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‘Stop exploiting Johor’s Orang Asli’


Stern warning: Sultan Ibrahim being interviewed at His Majesty’s residence. — Johor Royal Press Office

JOHOR BARU: The Orang Asli community in Johor is being exploited by outsiders, and steps need to be taken to address this situation, says the Johor Ruler.

Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar said some of the Orang Asli have been carrying out illegal clearing of land to plant oil palm, chop down sandalwood trees and also trap wildlife.

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