Jakoa top post for Orang Asli’s needs


The next person filling the Jakoa director-general position should not just be an Orang Asli but also one who is cut out for the job, as well as recognises the fact that the indigenous communities have deep spiritual, cultural, social and economic ties with their lands, territories and resources. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 21, 2021.

Commentary by Mustafa K. Anuar

RURAL Development Minister Abd Latiff Ahmad finally cleared the air about who should fill the position of Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) director-general that fell vacant after Prof Juli Edo retired last month.


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