Indigenous And Coastal Communities In Sabahs Tun M..

Indigenous and coastal communities in Sabah’s Tun Mustapha Park rely on the ocean to provide for them, both as a source of food and livelihoods. Mostly fishing communities, their daily catch of fish from the sea or shellfish from reef gleaning activities during low tide are used mainly for their own consumption. Fish is usually preserved by salting and drying under the sun, with the surplus sold to buyers and markets.

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During the Covid-19 lockdown, many fishermen in the park’s coastal areas and islands were still going out to sea to fish, but were unable to sell their catch due to the closure of markets. The loss of income led to some communities having to rely on donations from the public to sustain themselves and their families.

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As Malaysia begins its recovery from the impacts of Covid-19, efforts to build back better must take into account the needs and views of indigenous peoples, the Orang Asal. This will ensure that we can transition towards a more socially inclusive, resilient and sustainable economy.

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