Feb 2, 2026
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ON CONSERVATION The.. GORDON JOHN THOMAS PACOS Trust Gordon John Thomas is a Dusun Tatana from Kuala Penyu, Sabah. He graduated in Molecular Biotechnology from University Malaysia Sabah in 2000. He joined PACOS Trust in 2010 and is currently a...
Feb 2, 2026
THE ENCHANTED FOREST: EXPLORING THEMES OF AGENCY IN AN ANIMATED LANDSCAPE This chapter explores themes on re-claiming authority and legitimacy in indigenous knowledge through Orang Asli reanimation of their customary landscapes. Materials for this paper will be...
Feb 2, 2026
FPIC AND INDIGENOUS SELF-DETERMINATION IN THE CONTEXT OF NATURE CONSERVATION Nature conservation, in the context of establishing nature reserves, protected areas, and other forms of conservation areas, may result in potential conflicts with Indigenous Peoples (IPs),...
Feb 2, 2026
INDIGENOUS LAND RIGHTS AND NATURE CONSERVATION LAWS IN MALAYSIA: AN EVALUATION OF INDIGENOUS POWERS OF MANAGEMENT Both international and domestic research and developments suggest that Indigenous peoples are vital partners in the sustainable management of nature...
Feb 2, 2026
HISTORY, POLITICS, DEVELOPMENT AND CONTEXT OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN MALAYSIA The relationship between conservation efforts and the Orang Asal, the Indigenous peoples of Malaysia, is complex and often contradictory. It is argued that while Orang Asli communities have...
