Reduce bureaucracy that keeps Orang Asli villages in darkness - activists

Orang Asli activists have claimed that the Aboriginal People's Act 1954 (Act 134) is the stumbling block leading to policies that are hindering efforts to provide electricity to remote villages.

In calling for reforms to the Act, Negeri Sembilan Orang Asli villages network deputy chairperson Zurdi Baharu said there will be no end to the issue if this is not done.

“(This is) because the Orang Asli are still under the...