Orang Asli Act to get major revamp


Strengthening ties: Ahmad Zahid (second, left) holding a bilateral meeting with Seymour (second, right) at the New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister’s Office at the Beehive building in Wellington. — Bernama

WELLINGTON: After more than 70 years, significant changes will be made to laws concerning the rights and welfare of the Orang Asli community, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Deputy Prime Minister said the proposed amendments will be wide-ranging and cover not only land-related matters but also other aspects that were inspired by laws for the Maori community in New Zealand.

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