Indigenous People’s Day celebrations in Kg Chang Orang Asli (Semai) village in Bidor, Perak organised by SPNS (New Life, One Heart) NGO

Sg. Siput Parliament member and PSM (Socialist Party of Malaysia) leader Dr. Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj (Asli headgear, glasses, white short sleeve shirt) speaks to the people about unity, Orang Asli girl (Asli headgear, blue t-shirt) and Pusat Komas Director Jerald Joseph (glasses, moustache, blue short sleeve shirt) speaks about the Orang Asli’s advocacy for land, Orang Asli leader Rizuan Tempek (Asli headgear, ponytail hair, white short sleeve t-shirt) summarizes their discussion, SPNS leader Tijah Yok Chopil (Asli heargear, red short sleeve t-shirt) speaks about their land rights and advocacy efforts, Orang Asli leaders hand over their respective village memorandum to SUHAKAM (Human Rights Commission of Malaysia) Commissioner Dr. Denison Jayasooria (glasses, beard, white long sleeve shirt).

Orang Asli leader Rizuan Tempek (Asli head gear, ponytail hair, white short sleeve t-shirt) speaks about their advocacy for land, SUHAKAM (Human Rights Commission of Malaysia) Commissioner Dr. Denison Jayasooria (glasses, beard, white long sleeve shirt) speak on SUHAKAM’s response to the Orang Asli land and related issues, SPNS leader Tijah Yok Chopil (Asli hear gear, red short sleeve t-shirt) and other leader speak about their efforts in advocating for land, followed by a video screening at night.

Night film screening in the village facilitated by SPNS leader Abri Yok Chopil (grey track suit white stripes), SPNS leader Beh Sima speaks to the people about their land issue and advocacy, cultural activities carried out.