The Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change (NRECC) will get the Orang Asli community to be more actively involved in efforts to ensure environmental sustainability, said its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

He said the community is capable of being the frontline in conserving the flora and fauna because they have the knowledge and skills in using resources that have a minimal impact on pollution.

Citing the NGO Tiger Protection Society of Malaysia (Rimau)’s initiative with the Orang Asli community...