EDUCATION is a basic human right but access to knowledge has been fraught with challenges for Malaysia’s indigenous community.
The learning gap between Orang Asli and urban students is made worse by bad road conditions; distance from their homes to schools; racial discrimination and bullying, especially when they transition from all Orang Asli primary schools to mixed secondary schools; and financial constraints. To address the issues and to enhance Orang Asli education, the paper’s authors held interviews and focus group discussions with respondents from the community.
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