A helping hand for Orang Asli in Johor

Cultivation of coffee and mussel farming (below) are among plans for the Orang Asli in Johor. — Filepic

JOHOR BARU: Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) wants to improve the lives of Orang Asli in Johor and ensure they are not left behind.

Jakoa Johor director Faisal Long said the department would work closely with federal and state agencies and the corporate sector to reach out to Orang Asli with economic-related projects.