Johor Orang Asli fume at 'trespass' claims, order to vacate land
After calling Kampung Orang Asli Selai their home for over 112 years, the Orang Asli in Bekok, Segamat in Johor are seeing red after being accused of trespassing on the “government-owned land”.
Johor Orang Asli Action Committee chairperson Achai @ Juti Kais told Malaysiakini the residents are baffled and infuriated after being slapped with a notice by the Segamat Land and District office on May 22 to vacate the land.
The 60-year-old said they were given 30 days...
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