Are there specific lands gazetted for any races in Perak?

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No Specific Lands Gazetted for Any Races in Perak

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu stated that there are no specific lands gazetted for any particular race in Perak. He further clarified that the state constitution does not recognise the concept of ancestral land for the Orang Asli community. This statement was made in response to recent media reports suggesting calls for state governments to recognise Orang Asli ancestral lands.
State Constitution Does Not Recognise Ancestral Land

The Mentri Besar explicitly stated that, from his understanding as the Mentri Besar and a Perakian, the state does not have a provision for ancestral land for the Orang Asli. He emphasised that the state operates under existing laws and constitutions. The suggestion by a non-governmental organisation for the recognition of ancestral land for the Orang Asli was met with concern, as it could potentially lead to similar demands from other racial groups, resulting in fragmented land development that deviates from government planning.
Concerns Over Potential Land Division

Ahmad Faizal voiced concerns that if ancestral land claims were to be recognised for one group, it might prompt other races to make similar demands. He articulated that this could lead to a scenario where land would need to be divided among all races, which he believes would result in improper future developments and a lack of adherence to government planning, a situation he finds worrying.
Maintaining Good Relations with Orang Asli Community

Despite the issue of ancestral land claims, the Mentri Besar asserted that the state government maintains good relations with the Orang Asli community, which numbers approximately 60,000 individuals in Perak. He acknowledged that misunderstandings can occur in specific areas, citing an example in Hulu Perak where a small group of Orang Asli blocked logging companies from entering their territory. He advised groups advocating for the Orang Asli to avoid generalising issues and provoking conflict between races.

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