Lack of capital to purchase seeds, seedlings and tools necessary for farming.
Long drought season, hard and dry soil as well as distance water source make farming difficult.
No access to training and coaching on sustainable farming and skills to manage soil’s health.
Step-by-step, hands-on training at each village, providing practical and actionable knowledge for successful farming.
Seeds, seedling and farming tools subsidy helps the OA families to start right away.
Personalised coaching at each farmer’s plot to address their concern and provide guidance.
Vegetables are important. We don’t have to go out of the village to buy, we can save money. If another MCO happens again, we won’t have to go out to look for vegetables, we will be satisfied with our farm.
If we don’t farm, we have to fork out money every day to buy vegetables, such as beans, oil palm, spinach, everything. Now that I started farming, I feel at ease.
I am so happy because my family and I get to eat vegetables. Right now, I have fruits and vegetables, they’re enough for my children. When my husband goes to work, he will bring the vegetables from our farm with him too.
I definitely want to continue farming. It’s not only for the benefit of my family; I want to farm more vegetables and fruits so everyone in the village can eat.
I can eat and sell the produce that I get from my farm. It’ll be beneficial for me and my family in the long run.
The best thing about syntropic farming is that we get to have a variety of produce. We also like to help each other out at the farm which makes it easier to do more farming.
What an incredible November journey it has been! For the first time, the Asia Pacific Leadership Workshop was hosted in history, and the Malaysian chapter had the privilege of welcoming Global Peace representatives from Cambodia, Indonesia, Korea, and the Philippines to the vibrant town of Muadzam Shah, Pahang Muadzam Shah may not be the first…
“Pertanian Hutan BEST!!” The cheer of “Pertanian Hutan BEST!!” (meaning “Forest farming is the best!”) perfectly captured the energy and excitement of the day. It was a moment that reflected the enthusiasm both our farmers and our new friends shared! It was a day of learning, and community spirit as we welcomed 40 of our…
Recently, The Edge featured inspiring stories from our Orang Asli farmers in a special ESG 2024 issue, highlighting how families have learned to grow diverse crops and breathe new life into their land. The article beautifully captures the resilience and determination of the Orang Asli farmers, who have faced numerous challenges, from deforestation to the…
Nothing encapsulates the feeling of familiarity and comfort like a home cooked meal prepared by the women in our families. However, women’s roles do not just stop at the kitchen. Making up ‘43% of the global agricultural labour force‘, women are central to farming and play vital roles in food security and nutrition at both…
Right outside the small town of Muadzam Shah, Pahang sits an Orang Asli village, Kg. Bukit Biru. Back in 2020, the village made national headlines when an article published by the Malay Mail brought to light the poor living conditions of the villagers. Not only did the village lack access to clean water and electricity,…
As hunter-gatherers by nature, many Orang Asli families lived by gathering from the forest. However, over the recent years, many Orang Asli have had to transition from forest gathering (such as gathering bertam or fishing) to agriculture as their main source of livelihood. This is due in large part by increased deforestation for logging and palm oil.…
Behind every brand, there is always a story worth telling. This is the story of Kebun Amai. In the Jakun tribe, the word ‘Amai‘ translates to aunty. Lamenting on the warmth of eating home cooked meals prepared by the women in our families, Kebun Amai tries to encapsulate feelings of familiarity and passion by supporting…
As we continue to guide and coach the Orang Asli (OA) farmers in their syntropic farming journey, we realised how important enriching their knowledge of the natural environment is. Because of this, we brought together the network of OA syntropic farmers once again, this time hosted by Pak Ali and his wife, Amai Norma, in…
In July, syntropic farmers from various Orang Asli villages gathered at Kg. Guntung Minum Chempedak for a special event which aims to be the first of many. The Program Jaringan Akar was organised – like its name suggests – to create a network of farmers that will be able to share and exchange their knowledge…
As mentioned in our previous article, the principles of syntropic farming revolve around the rules of regeneration which follow the natural course of succession and stratification – giving each plant the ideal conditions for its development. The Orang Asli farmers that we introduce syntropic farming to often come from an agricultural background, which is an…
Syntropic farming has been proving to be a good solution for the Orang Asli communities we work with. Watch the video to find out why we introduced this method of farming to them and how it has benefitted them and their families so far! For more information about our food farming project with the Orang…
Over the recent years, many Orang Asli have had to transition from forest hunting and gathering to agriculture as their main source of livelihood. This has been sorely caused by the extensive deforestation surrounding their villages which disables them from collecting produce. When the villagers ventured into other means of survival, they focused their time…
Deforestation remains as one of the biggest threats to the traditional livelihood of the Orang Asli. Read to learn more about the changing landscapes of their livelihood.
The Orang Asli (OA) are some of the most impoverished communities living in Malaysia. Relying on ad-hoc work for income, many of them struggled to make ends meet during the Movement Control Order. With little to no savings, many OA villagers had to depend heavily on food aid. This lack of adequate food not only…
Despite keen interests in farming, many Orang Asli villagers face a multitude of challenges that hinder them from farming successfully. Watch our video to hear their stories of their farming journey. Read more: https://globalpeace.org.my/food-security/ Written byLauren Chew, Communications Officer
The crisis of Covid-19, compounded by diminishing forest resources, has exposed many of the dire realities faced by the Orang Asli community. During the Movement Control Order (MCO), many Orang Asli ran out of food supply and had to rely on temporary food aids due to loss of income. This lack of access to adequate…
THE Covid-19 pandemic and movement restrictions have brought a fortunate turn for some Orang Asli in Muadzam Shah, Pahang, who began growing their own food and are now enjoying the benefits of extra income and improved diets. Tapioca and rice had been the daily staple in the early days of the movement-control order…
Nordin is an outspoken villager and father of three from Kampung Cerampak in Pahang. With a deep passion for farming, Nordin has always desired to plant his own vegetables to provide for his family and fellow villagers. However, his attempts have not been successful due to one simple reason: water. After being diagnosed with Leprosy…
International Day of Rural Women is observed on October 15th every year, a day that brings to the forefront rural women’s important yet uncelebrated role in development – from being caregivers in families, guardians of indigenous knowledge, and workers in agriculture. “Structural barriers and discriminatory social norms continue to constrain women’s decision-making power and political…
What an incredible November journey it has been! For the first time, the Asia Pacific Leadership Workshop was hosted in history, and the Malaysian chapter had the privilege of welcoming Global Peace representatives from Cambodia, Indonesia, Korea, and the Philippines to the vibrant town of Muadzam Shah, Pahang Muadzam Shah may not be the first…
“Pertanian Hutan BEST!!” The cheer of “Pertanian Hutan BEST!!” (meaning “Forest farming is the best!”) perfectly captured the energy and excitement of the day. It was a moment that reflected the enthusiasm both our farmers and our new friends shared! It was a day of learning, and community spirit as we welcomed 40 of our…
Recently, The Edge featured inspiring stories from our Orang Asli farmers in a special ESG 2024 issue, highlighting how families have learned to grow diverse crops and breathe new life into their land. The article beautifully captures the resilience and determination of the Orang Asli farmers, who have faced numerous challenges, from deforestation to the…
Nothing encapsulates the feeling of familiarity and comfort like a home cooked meal prepared by the women in our families. However, women’s roles do not just stop at the kitchen. Making up ‘43% of the global agricultural labour force‘, women are central to farming and play vital roles in food security and nutrition at both…
Right outside the small town of Muadzam Shah, Pahang sits an Orang Asli village, Kg. Bukit Biru. Back in 2020, the village made national headlines when an article published by the Malay Mail brought to light the poor living conditions of the villagers. Not only did the village lack access to clean water and electricity,…
As hunter-gatherers by nature, many Orang Asli families lived by gathering from the forest. However, over the recent years, many Orang Asli have had to transition from forest gathering (such as gathering bertam or fishing) to agriculture as their main source of livelihood. This is due in large part by increased deforestation for logging and palm oil.…
Behind every brand, there is always a story worth telling. This is the story of Kebun Amai. In the Jakun tribe, the word ‘Amai‘ translates to aunty. Lamenting on the warmth of eating home cooked meals prepared by the women in our families, Kebun Amai tries to encapsulate feelings of familiarity and passion by supporting…
As we continue to guide and coach the Orang Asli (OA) farmers in their syntropic farming journey, we realised how important enriching their knowledge of the natural environment is. Because of this, we brought together the network of OA syntropic farmers once again, this time hosted by Pak Ali and his wife, Amai Norma, in…
In July, syntropic farmers from various Orang Asli villages gathered at Kg. Guntung Minum Chempedak for a special event which aims to be the first of many. The Program Jaringan Akar was organised – like its name suggests – to create a network of farmers that will be able to share and exchange their knowledge…
As mentioned in our previous article, the principles of syntropic farming revolve around the rules of regeneration which follow the natural course of succession and stratification – giving each plant the ideal conditions for its development. The Orang Asli farmers that we introduce syntropic farming to often come from an agricultural background, which is an…
Syntropic farming has been proving to be a good solution for the Orang Asli communities we work with. Watch the video to find out why we introduced this method of farming to them and how it has benefitted them and their families so far! For more information about our food farming project with the Orang…
Over the recent years, many Orang Asli have had to transition from forest hunting and gathering to agriculture as their main source of livelihood. This has been sorely caused by the extensive deforestation surrounding their villages which disables them from collecting produce. When the villagers ventured into other means of survival, they focused their time…
Deforestation remains as one of the biggest threats to the traditional livelihood of the Orang Asli. Read to learn more about the changing landscapes of their livelihood.
The Orang Asli (OA) are some of the most impoverished communities living in Malaysia. Relying on ad-hoc work for income, many of them struggled to make ends meet during the Movement Control Order. With little to no savings, many OA villagers had to depend heavily on food aid. This lack of adequate food not only…
Despite keen interests in farming, many Orang Asli villagers face a multitude of challenges that hinder them from farming successfully. Watch our video to hear their stories of their farming journey. Read more: https://globalpeace.org.my/food-security/ Written byLauren Chew, Communications Officer
The crisis of Covid-19, compounded by diminishing forest resources, has exposed many of the dire realities faced by the Orang Asli community. During the Movement Control Order (MCO), many Orang Asli ran out of food supply and had to rely on temporary food aids due to loss of income. This lack of access to adequate…
THE Covid-19 pandemic and movement restrictions have brought a fortunate turn for some Orang Asli in Muadzam Shah, Pahang, who began growing their own food and are now enjoying the benefits of extra income and improved diets. Tapioca and rice had been the daily staple in the early days of the movement-control order…
Nordin is an outspoken villager and father of three from Kampung Cerampak in Pahang. With a deep passion for farming, Nordin has always desired to plant his own vegetables to provide for his family and fellow villagers. However, his attempts have not been successful due to one simple reason: water. After being diagnosed with Leprosy…
International Day of Rural Women is observed on October 15th every year, a day that brings to the forefront rural women’s important yet uncelebrated role in development – from being caregivers in families, guardians of indigenous knowledge, and workers in agriculture. “Structural barriers and discriminatory social norms continue to constrain women’s decision-making power and political…
