Indigenous Peoples' Heroes and Martyrs in Asia
By Komeok and the Jaringan Orang Asal
SeMalaysia (The Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia) JOAS)
Introduction
Asia is home to 2/3 of the world’s 370 million
indigenous peoples. They share a common situation with other indigenous peoples
in other parts of the world – they are part of the most marginalized and
discriminated. Based on Human Development index (HDI), indigenous peoples are
overrepresented among the poor, illiterate, malnourished and stunted.
This is largely due to historical injustices committed to
indigenous peoples especially by states, and the continuing viola-tion of their
collective rights to their lands, territories and resources, the right to
self-determination including on development concerns, and to their cultural
diversity and dignity as distinct peoples.
Sarawak PKR chief Vernon Aji said Jabu was reported
to have announced on Oct 7, 2010 that the State Cabinet had approved the
revival of 20 agriculture stations throughout the state. 
