The proposal to include Orang Asli welfare in the concurrent list between the federal and state governments to address longstanding issues concerning land management and the economic well-being of the community is a positive sign for the Orang Asli.

Cameron Highlands MP Ramli Mohd Nor, who previously announced that he would bring forward this proposal, said he believes it will be approved given the stable political scenario in the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

“God willing, with the support...