CHAPTER 1 - REPORT OF THE EDUCATION AND PROMOTION WORKING GROUP
Orang Asli parents expressing their views at the follow-up dialogue with Government agencies
(i)
Roundtable Discussion on ‘Status of the Right to Education of Indigenous Children’
Ministry of Education (MoE), Ministry of Rural and Regional Development, Ministry of Health,
Department of Orang Asli Affairs (DoOAA), National Registration Department, and Social Welfare
Department.
The ministries and agencies were receptive to issues highlighted by the Commission. Some have
since acted on needs like the issuance of Mykad; transportation in Kelantan; management of
Kumpulan Wang Amanah Pelajar Miskin – a fund for poor students; and management of the
food supplement plan and food assistance programme by DoOAA.
The Commission has published the findings of the Roundtable Discussion as a reference-point
for further action by stakeholders.
(ii)
Visit to schools and settlements of indigenous peoples
The objective was to observe the actions carried out by the relevant agencies into issues
highlighted during the Roundtable Discussion. At the first follow-up meeting held in Kuala
Gandah, Lanchang, Pahang, the Commission observed that certain agencies had not provided
accurate feedback on the situation on the ground.
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