Orang Asli Homes Bulldozed | GoodCastNews

The Jakun Orang Asli community of Kampung Sungai Baru, Pekan, Pahang say their homes were demolished without notice, consent, or a court order. On 4 May 2026, heavy machinery accompanied by police reportedly entered the settlement and destroyed homes belonging to indigenous families who say they have lived on the land for generations. Among the structures destroyed was the Rumah Adat — the community hall used for weddings, funerals, meetings, and cultural gatherings. In this report, GoodCastNews examines the allegations surrounding the demolition, the disputed land concession linked to palm oil development, and the growing calls for accountability from PEKA, Greenpeace Malaysia, and Lawyers for Liberty. The organisations are demanding: • Immediate protection and gazettement of Orang Asli ancestral land • A halt to all demolition and land clearing activities • Compensation and rebuilding of destroyed homes • Investigations into the conduct of authorities present during the operation • A Royal Commission of Inquiry into Orang Asli land rights in Malaysia This is more than a land dispute. It is a story about indigenous rights, environmental protection, displacement, and justice. 📍 Kampung Sungai Baru, Pekan, Pahang 📅 Incident Date: 4 May 2026 ──────────────────── 🎥 Produced by GoodCastNews (GCN) Follow us for more independent reporting and in-depth stories from Malaysia and beyond. #OrangAsli #Jakun #Pahang #Malaysia #IndigenousRights #HumanRights #EnvironmentalJustice #GoodCastNews #GCN #GreenpeaceMalaysia #PEKA #LawyersForLiberty #NewsMalaysia #LandRights #JusticeForOrangAsli