Look into the plight of Bajau Laut, urges NGO

Pitiful: The pathetic living conditions of the sea gypsies in Lahad Datu.

KOTA KINABALU: They are stateless, deprived of education, employment and healthcare and live in abject po­verty in the east coast of Sabah.

But things are looking up for the nomadic Palau or Bajau Laut (sea gypsies) since their plight was highlighted by a non-governmental organisation involved in family planning and health.