RENOWNED historian Ranjit Singh Malhi has apparently rued the fact that Orang Asli have almost disappeared from Malaysian secondary school history textbooks today. There is no reference to them as the indigenous people or “first people” of Peninsular Malaysia despite a 2019 Form Four History textbook having described them as “the original people of Tanah Melayu“.“To me, the erasure of this basic historical truth is nothing less than an ‘intellectual crime’,” he opined in a recent statement posted on the Facebook page of NGO Centre for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC).“Previous generations of Malaysian history textbooks acknowledged the Orang Asli with honesty and respect, providing pupils with a proper account of their existence and recognising them as the ‘original inhabitants of Tanah Melayu“.” “Malaysia was not built by a single ethnic or religious group. It was forged through the blood, sweat, sacrifice and hard work of the many communities – of different ethnicities, cultures and beliefs – who together shaped this country. “History must be told as it really happened, not as we wish it to happen. Only when history is told honestly and inclusively can it achieve its highest purpose: to unite a nation and inspire its people.” Prior to defending the Oramg Asli, Ranjit has previously heavily criticised Malaysian history textbooks for omitting or downplaying the crucial role of Yap Ah Loy in re-building and developing Kuala Lumpur. He argues that modern KL was developed largely by Yap Ah Loy, arguing against attempts to diminish the roles of Chinese and Indian pioneers. As the Orang Asli community vouched for the correctness of Ranjit’s statement, rightists – presumably those with Malay supremacy complex – accused him of trying “to pit the Bumiputera (son of the soil) community in a fight”. – March 16, 2026 #Malaysia #SpeakTruth #FirstPeople #FakeHistory focusmalaysia.my/ranjit-sing…

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Indigenous, #FirstPeople? 🤣 Arresting them? For living and breathing at home? That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.🤣

This Saturday’s National Day of Action against white supremacy follows the neo-Nazi attack on a First Peoples’ camp during the anti-immigration ‘March for Australia’. #sydneycriminallawyers #nationalday #racism #fascism #firstpeople sydneycriminallawyers.com.au…

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It's time we recognised Pacific people are many and we need to speak with one voice for justice peace and a sustainable future #pacific #firstpeople @ForumSEC @WorldBeyondWar @IntlPeaceBureau

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@POTUS @FBIDDBongino @SecDef #AmericaFirst must always begin with FirstPeople of these lands now labeled America. Creator GreatSpirit JesusHolySpirit in righteousness "all evils revealed be destroyed " #TeamTrump too many standing the wrong ground youtu.be/FI-khR5spxQ?si=BpZX…

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Act as if What You Do Makes A Difference By Connie Vines #YA #HistoricalNovels, #FirstPeople, #Lakota, #WritingTips #BWL #author #blogger bwlauthors.blogspot.com/2025…

At the 'Original Nations and Peoples InterNātional Earth Summit 2024' in Bellingen NSW. So glad to hear all the stories from #FirstPeople from around the world. Together we are stronger.

See you on 11/12 for our DIVINA WORLD Foundation 🌎 educational community summit!👌💥 Invite your friends, colleagues & students! 🎟 at link below: divinaworldfoundation.org #unity #advocacy #impact #dwf #indigenous #firstpeople #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamerican #weseeu

🔺🟥🔶🟨🔷🟫 #FirstPeople 🔆 proud society proudly recognizes Native American #Heritage Month! 🪶 Originally beginning in 1976 when a Cherokee/Osage Indian named High Eagle authored #NativeAmerican Awareness Week. 📖 p.s. In 1990, U.S. President Bush declared all of November.

The territory is doing all it can to put troubled youths behind bars, while at the same time making it harder for those who can’t afford a private lawyer to access legal representation. #sydneycriminallawyers #legalaid #firstpeople #legalrepresentation sydneycriminallawyers.com.au…

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Kick off Grand Final weekend by celebrating Marngrook and its origins in First Peoples' history and culture. Read the blog below to learn more. yoorrookjusticecommission.or… #AFL #Marngrook #FirstPeople #Yoorrook #AFLGrandFinal

"When we all understand and share the truth of the past; how this connects with the present, we can all benefit." Yoorrook's Chair Professor Eleanor Bourke spoke about the importance of records, artefacts and other items at the Australian Museums and Galleries Association national conference this week. Presented to a standing ovation, Prof Bourke spoke of understanding the past and its connection to the present, and how the state's museums and galleries can support Victoria's truth-telling process. Yoorrook is calling for all Victorians to help tell the truth of our past so together we can share understanding and transform the future. With just over 60 days to go, you can make a submission by 22 November. Make history. Make a submission. #MakeHistory #FirstPeople #Truthtelling #AMaGA

I'm not surprised about the top three but the dead last priority? None of the other priorities can be really achieved without #Reconciliation with this country's #FirstPeople