JSGM - which uses the Malaysian rainforest as its venue - enables the Orang Asli to showcase their jungle skills and talents, an earn an income at the same time. Photo: The Star/SS Kanesan
The international iCAN 2020 competition features inventors, innovators and creators from all over the world. “It’s JSGM’s aim to elevate the unique and rich heritage of the indigenous people, namely, the Orang Asli, in Malaysia. And by having this recognition at a global and international level, we hope the beautiful cultural heritage of the Orang Asli in Malaysia will be acknowledged worldwide,” Dr Norzalifa says.
They began with the elderly members of the Orang Asli communities in Gombak where there are 10 indigenous tribes living together harmoniously. The elderly in the communities have expressed that their cultural heritage was dying, especially among the young people.saw the need of the Orang Asli families living in the area.