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Eco-Tourism in Kedah: Kensiu Community Builds a Sustainable Future

Deep in northern Malaysia’s Baling district, the indigenous Orang Asli Kensiu community of Kampung Lubuk Legong is charting a new course toward sustainable livelihoods. Supported by RYTHM Foundation and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), the group is developing eco-tourism in Kedah...

October 24, 2025

RYTHM and Partners Champion Malaysian Indigenous Futures at ‘Rimba Fest 2025’

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RYTHM and Partners Champion Malaysian Indigenous Futures at ‘Rimba Fest 2025’

For many of the Malaysian indigenous communities, the path to a better life is lined with obstacles — from limited access to education and healthcare to being excluded from decisions that shape their future. Since 2021, RYTHM Foundation’s Community Adoption...

August 12, 2025

Rimba Fest 2025 Spotlights Orang Asli-led Solutions Amid National Policy Calls

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Rimba Fest 2025 Spotlights Orang Asli-led Solutions Amid National Policy Calls

RYTHM Foundation launches INDEP as a national benchmark for equality, culture, and sustainability empowerment. KUALA LUMPUR, 1 AUGUST 2025 — As national debate grows in Malaysia over the future of indigenous rights, RIMBA Fest 2025 concluded today with a powerful...

August 1, 2025

Unlocking Inclusivity: Challenges and Solutions for Recognizing Indigenous Communities

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Unlocking Inclusivity: Challenges and Solutions for Recognizing Indigenous Communities

Malaysia’s indigenous communities, including the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia and native groups in Sabah and Sarawak, have long safeguarded ancestral lands and cultures that predate modern borders. Yet, their contributions as social and economic partners remain under-recognised, while modern...

July 28, 2025

Orang Asli Jakun Community in Johor to Benefit from New RYTHM Initiative

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Orang Asli Jakun Community in Johor to Benefit from New RYTHM Initiative

RYTHM Foundation is set to launch a new initiative this month to empower the Orang Asli Jakun community in Kampung Bukit Panjang, Muar, Johor. Collaborating with lecturers and students from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), the project aims to...

March 1, 2025

Pahang Community Development: More Education Support for Bateq Kids

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Pahang Community Development: More Education Support for Bateq Kids

Rural education in Pahang, Malaysia, is gradually evolving with the help of the efforts of various organisations, NGOs, and government agencies committed to the community development of the indigenous Orang Asli communities in the state. RYTHM Foundation is privileged to...

December 20, 2024

Dr Suriya Angit: The Connection Between Culture and Education

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Dr Suriya Angit: The Connection Between Culture and Education

Changemakers aiming to bring quality education to underserved communities must prioritize understanding how culture and education intersect. Culture shapes how learners absorb knowledge, influencing both teaching and learning. By exploring this connection, social impact groups can identify learning gaps and...

October 24, 2024

Enhancing Education and Eco-tourism: RYTHM Adopts Kensiu Indigenous Orang Asli

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Enhancing Education and Eco-tourism: RYTHM Adopts Kensiu Indigenous Orang Asli

RYTHM Foundation has embarked on a transformative initiative with the Kensiu indigenous Orang Asli community in northern Malaysia as part of its Community Adoption Programme (CAP). The Kensiu, a sub-group of the Negrito and one of Malaysia’s oldest Orang Asli...

September 9, 2024

RYTHM Committed to Implementing Educational Programmes to Empower Communities

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RYTHM Committed to Implementing Educational Programmes to Empower Communities

RYTHM Foundation remains committed and active in undertaking educational programmes to empower those in need, as this aspect is considered crucial for the development of any community. The Head of RYTHM Foundation, Santhi Periasamy, said the Foundation focuses on providing...

September 6, 2024

RYTHM’s Roundtable Sparks Solutions for Orang Asli Education and Livelihood

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RYTHM’s Roundtable Sparks Solutions for Orang Asli Education and Livelihood

RYTHM Foundation hosted a roundtable discussion to address the education and livelihood concerns of Malaysia’s Orang Asli.

July 30, 2024

RYTHM Launches Bateq Teaching Module for Orang Asli Children

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RYTHM Launches Bateq Teaching Module for Orang Asli Children

RYTHM Foundation, the social impact initiative of the global conglomerate QI Group, has launched the ‘Sikulah Bateq’ (Bateq School) teaching module, a framework designed to support basic literacy and numeracy for Orang Asli preschool and early primary children. RYTHM Foundation...

July 25, 2024

RYTHM Foundation Roundtable Tackles Urgent Needs of Malaysia’s Indigenous Communities

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RYTHM Foundation Roundtable Tackles Urgent Needs of Malaysia’s Indigenous Communities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25, 2024 – RYTHM Foundation, the social impact initiative of the global conglomerate QI Group, hosted an impactful roundtable discussion on July 23, addressing two critical challenges faced by Malaysia’s indigenous communities. The ‘Roundtable Discussion on Indigenous...