Jakoa to help Orang Asli in Johor generate income through selling seafood, mussels farming and cattle breeding

There are about 16,700 Orang Asli living in 68 villages in Johor, comprising Jakun, Orang Kuala, Orang Seletar, Temuan and Kanaq ethnic groups.

JOHOR BARU: The Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) has identified three revenue generating projects to improve the lives of the Orang Asli in Johor.

State Jakoa director Faisal Long said the projects would take off with a RM300,000 allocation under Johor Budget 2021 for the Orang Asli economic development and entrepreneurship programme.