D36 : Liberating The Oppressed

Minority communities such as the Orang Asli and the natives of Sabah and Sarawak have long been neglected. For the Orang Asli, many have not had title deeds to their land and run the risk of losing their land. We also know that many who have dwelled on their land for centuries from one generation to the next have not had their land recognised as Orang Asli land. Consequently, the Orang Asli are always subjected to abuse, discrimination and oppression, whether religious, racial or economic. Likewise, the natives or Bumiputera of Sabah and Sarawak face similar abuses, discrimination and oppression. Constitutionally, although the natives of Sabah and Sarawak are as privileged as the Malays to receive certain preferential treatment, in reality, it is often not the case.

Prayer Suggestions: • Pray that the government will recognise the Orang Asli’s rights to their land. • Pray for capable leaders to rise among the Orang Asli to represent their people. • Pray for all Orang Asli, and bumiputera of Sabah and Sarawak to enjoy the same privileges as their Malay counterparts.