As Malaysia continues to advance in the 21st century, much of the national discourse centres on economic growth, technological advancements, and global competitiveness. With significant shifts in how people learn and work, the World Economic Forum has highlighted a skills-focused approach as the future of the new economy. Earlier this year, the Ministry of Higher Education also unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the higher education system in the name of global competitiveness.
However, most developments and opportunities remain inaccessible to a large segment of society, and an ever-widening gap exists between the T40, M40, and B40 segments. For Malaysia’s Orang Asli, the gaps that keep them from breaking out of poverty and participating fully in society are even wider still.
A powerful Opinion-Editorial authored by the Chairperson of RYTHM Foundation, Datin Sri Umayal Eswaran, discusses the challenges faced by the Indigenous Community (Orang Asli) in Malaysia.
In this, Datin Sri Umayal talks about the critical need to address disparities in education, healthcare, and land rights to ensure a just and sustainable future for these communities.
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