Kedah AKM offers visitors a glimpse into Orang Asli culture

Temiar Orang Asli representative Bedah Alih Osman, 58, showing the sweet potato cooked in bamboo that was served to visitors at the Orang Asli booth at the Kedah AKM roadshow. - Photo: Bernama

ALOR SETAR: Many visitors to the Kedah Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia (AKM) Roadshow took the opportunity to experience first-hand the unique culture of the Orang Asli communities that is currently being showcased at a booth at the event.

Retired teacher Halijah Hussin, 65, was especially attracted to their cuisine, which is usually prepared in bamboo, and said that it was the first time she had ever had the chance to understand their culture better.