Indigenous inclusivity


Attention, please: A teacher in an Orang Asli school conducts teaching and learning for the indigenous children. – File photo

ACCESS to education has been a constant battle for indigenous students.

Lack of awareness on the importance of education by Orang Asli parents, poverty and living in remote areas are among the contributing factors, according to a recent study conducted by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas).

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