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Article: Orang Asli get full aid from dept
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- October 10, 2008
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Mohd Sani Mistam
New Straits Times
10-10-2008
Orang Asli get full aid from dept
Byline: Mohd Sani Mistam
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Main Section
Type: Letter
I REFER to the letter on the Orang Asli from Colin Nicholas of the Centre for Orang Asli Concerns ("Respect rights of Orang Asli" - NST, Sept 24) and Adrian Lasimbang of the Jaringan Orang Asal Se Malaysia ("Orang Asli had a lot to do with that march" - NST, Sept 25).
I wish to emphasise that undeniably the Department of Orang Asli Affairs (JHEOA) was established as the godfather of Orang Asli affairs since 1954. What has been reported ("Unlocking the door for the Orang Asli" - NST, Sept 21) is the reality of social and physical ...