A Strong Bond With The Forest Is An Inseparable Pa..

A strong bond with the forest is an inseparable part of life for the Orang Asli community in Belum-Temengor. The forest is their home; a resource centre for food, medicine and their means to generate income, and a place where their socio-cultural values are deeply entrenched. Traditional food preparation methods using bamboo or smoking over a fire are still widely used to cook edible plants, fish, or wild animals for the family, be it at home, on a trip to the forest or for special celebrations.

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Traditional food and medicinal herbs and plants continue to be an important component of the diet, health and traditional knowledge for the Orang Asli. Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a tree native to Southeast Asian countries. The root and parts of the tree are boiled in water or turned into a paste to boost energy and relieve various ailments including fever and bacterial infections.

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Nowadays, Orang Asli communities face challenges in accessing and using these resources due to the impact of deforestation, poaching and modernisation. Additionally, during the, many communities were unable to earn an income and sustain their livelihoods, and had to rely on food aid provided by government agencies and NGOs.

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