Court of Appeal Affirms Land Belongs to Orang Asli

How is Malaysia’s human rights law developing? Legal experts and activists tell SANTHA OORJITHAM that a recent Court of Appeal decision has been the turning point for upholding human rights norms.

NST 16 Feb 2006 - Sagong Tasi Breaks Grounds on Human Rights NST 20 Sept 2005 - Court Affirms Land Belongs to Orang Asli The Star 20 Sept 2005 - Orang Asli Win, As Judge Dismisses State's Appeal The Star 15 Jun 2005 - Judgment Reserved on Native Right to State Land 19 Sept 2005 Judgement

Finally RM6.5million Compensation for Orang Asli – Federal Court

After a 15-year legal battle, 26 families of a Temuan tribe in Selangor have obtained RM6.5 million in compensation for their native

NST 27 May 2010 - Orang Asli Win 14-Year Battle 27 May 2010 Ch The Star 27 May 2010 - RM 6.5mil Settlement for Temuans Whose Land Was Taken Away MKini 26 May 2010 - Finally RM6.5mil Compensation for Orang Asli The Star 26 May 2010 - Orang Asli Community to Get RM6.5mil Settlement 26 May 2010 COAC Insider 26 May 2010 - Mahkamah: Pusat Setuju Bayar Orang Asli Pampasan RM6.5juta Insider 26 May 2010 - Orang Asli get RM6.5mil Malaysiakini tv 19381 Malaysiakini tv 20172