The Indigenous Peoples
Orang Asli is term used to refer to the direct descendants of Peninsular Malaysia' original inhabitants. The Department for Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) is the government agency mandated to safeguard the welfare of the indigenous peoples. Accordingly, JAKOA actively undertake comprehensive groundwork to engage the various indigenous villages scattered across Peninsular Malaysia. Powered by that data, this dashboard gives you the latest overview of Orang Asli population, comprising 3 main ethnic groups (the Negritos, Proto-Malays, and Senois) including 18 small ethnicities.
Last updated: 24 Jun 2023, 23:59
How are the indigenous peoples distributed across Malaysia?
Data as of 24 Jun 2023, 23:59Note: Indigenous peoples (Orang Asli) are the natives of Peninsular Malaysia, while the natives of Sabah and Sarawak are classified as Bumiputera. Furthermore, no indigenous peoples reside in Penang, Perlis or Wilayah Persekutuan.
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