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Orang Asli from Kampung Sungai Cot trek to PM's residence over ancestral land crisis

Orang Asli villagers from Kampung Sungai Cot in Pahang completed a two-day journey to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's home in Bandar Sungai Long, seeking federal action on alleged destruction of their ancestral lands and dwellings.

By Sarah Chen · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Orang Asli Voices Find Hearing in PM's Land Pledge

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged direct intervention in a longstanding land dispute affecting Orang Asli residents of Kampung Sungai Cot, marking a significant moment for indigenous land rights advocacy in Malaysia.

By Sarah Chen · 20 Jul 2026 · 5 min read