Orang Asli party makes entry into Malaysian politics, eyes GE16

PARTI Orang Asli Malaysia (Asli) has started gearing up for the 16th general election by visiting the various tribes nationwide to create awareness about the party and garner support from their people.

The party, which was officially registered in December 2022, aims to assist the Orang Asli (OA) on customary land rights issues, welfare, education, and problems that they have faced all these years.

Asli president Rashid Ka’ from the Jakun tribe in Pahang said the movement to found the party came about after the 2018 general election. – August 13, 2024.