Human Capital Development of Orang Asli Youth: Supportive and Suppressive Factors

Mustapha, Ramlee; Omar, Mustaffa; Hassan, Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed; Yasin, Ruhizan Mohammad; Salleh, Norani Mohd

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.10.080

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“…Research shows that high dropouts among Orang Asli children have become a grave issue as it was reported nearly 34% of those who had completed their primary schooling did not pursue their studies at the secondary level. The lack of interests in academic subjects at schools might be one of the plausible reasons [4], [5].…”

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The Roles of Administrators in Aboriginal Schools: A Case Study in a Malaysian State

Wahab¹,

Mustapha²,

Ahmad³

2016

IJSSH

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Abstract-This case study examined the roles of administrators toward the educational achievement of "Orang Asli" or "Aboriginal" students. Two Aboriginal primary school administrators were purposely selected as informants. In order to understand the "voices" of these administrators, interviews and observations were conducted at the sites. A modified GPILSEO model was used as the theoretical framework in which only four out of the seven constructs of the model were utilized, i.e., goal, pedagogy, institution and leadership. The interview was audio-taped, transcribed and checked for emerging themes. The findings show that the school administrators have flexible targets, encouraged teachers to use fun methods of teaching and learning, and assessed teachers periodically. However, the respondents were less satisfied on equipment and infrastructure of the school. Leadership of aboriginal schools should be more committed and possess proactive and responsive attitudes toward the students, teachers, and the community. A major implication of the study is that the school administrators should play a significant role as a change agent in order to enhance the quality of education for the Orang Asli students.

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The Roles of Administrators in Aboriginal Schools: A Case Study in a Malaysian State

Wahab¹,

Mustapha²,

Ahmad³

2016

IJSSH

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“…The majority of Orang Asli youth are either unemployed or self-employed (Ramlee et al, 2010). According to JAKOA (2016), the Skills Career and Training Programme (SCTP) is one of the government's initiatives with Orang Asli community in terms of improving their economic status and strengthening human capital.…”

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“…Success is an aspiration and is part of efforts to create and maximise a skilled workforce. In Malaysia's 10th Malaysia Plan (2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015), human capital development of youth (including the minorities) is a priority (Mustapha et al, 2010). Meanwhile, stiff competition in the era of globalisation has made the Vocational Education and Training (VET) one of the main agendas of the country, enabling Malaysia to harness its human capital development, as stipulated in its Vision 2020 to gain the status of a developed country by 2020 (Wahab et al, 2014).…”

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Involvement of Orang Asli Youth in Vocational Education and Training in Malaysia: Aspirations and Outcomes

Wahab

Jaafar

Sunarti

2020

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Skilled human capital is highly important in economic development. This career aspiration is to create a skilled workforce in a country. A lack of Orang Asli involvement in vocational fields is worrisome for many parties, especially the government. Thus, this study aims to explore the participation and involvement of Orang Asli youths in Vocational Education and Training (VET). Qualitative research methods were used in this study to provide in-depth knowledge of the involvement of Orang Asli youths in VET. Ten Orang Asli youths from various ethnics groups, aged 17¬–18, were selected as study participants. Data were obtained from semi-structured interviews and document analysis. From the analysed data, themes were pointed out and a triangulation technique was performed to determine the validity. The findings showed that awareness about VET among the Orang Asli youth is satisfactory. This paper also will discuss the involvement of Orang Asli youth in VET courses nationally and the unemployment among the Orang Asli youth because of their lack of skills and training required by employers. This paper also presents conclusions and recommendations to improve the participation of Orang Asli youth, especially in employment prospects and to enhance their socio-economic status among the communities for a brighter future.

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“…3 which was reviewed in 1974, Orang Asli is deined as any of which the father is a member of the Orang Asli tribes, who speaks Orang Asli languages and follows the way of life, beliefs and traditions of Orang Asli's including the descent through the man (Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli Malaysia, 2017). There is a large number of published studies such as (Carey, 1976;Dentan, 1968;Lambin, Wahab, Choo, Mustapha, & Abdullah, 2018b;Ong & Azliza, 2015;Ong, Faezah, & Milow, 2012;Mustapha, Omar, Hassan, Yasin, & Salleh, 2010) which stated that Orang Asli can be divided into three ethnolinguistic groups, namely the Negrito (Semang), Senoi and Proto-Malay (Aboriginal Malay) with six different tribes in each main groups (Figure 1). These six different tribes which can be further sub-divided into 18 sub-tribes with their own physical characteristics, linguistic af inities, cultural practices (Ang et al, 2011;Bellwood, 1997;Hood, 2006;Nicholas, 1996) with unique features, lifestyles, and languages (Abdul Ghani Azmi, 2017).…”

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An exploratory study on Indigenous Knowledge of ‘Green Technology’ (IKGT) among orang asli in Malaysia

2018

J. adv. humanit. soc. sci.

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Presently there are numerous environmental issues and challenges of the nation that need to be addressed at all levels with the coorperation of various parties to protect the earth life support systems. Orang Asli Indigenous Knowledge of 'Green Technology' (IKGT) is a naturalistic and environmentally friendly technology which is used to conserve and reduce the human impact on the earth as well as to create a way of sustainable development. This study aims to examine the use of Orang Asli indigenous knowledge of their 'green technology' to practice environmental sustainability and conserve natural resources now and later on to make the earth 'greener'. The study employed a descriptive case study qualitative approach which used in-depth interview, ield observation, and document analysis as an exploration instrument. The design of the conceptual framework was framed based on 2 themes; Indigenous Medicine (IM) and Indigenous Handicraft (IH). This research was carried out at Orang Asli settlements in 4 states: i) Selangor, ii) Perak, iii) Terengganu and iv) Pahang which involved six informants aged 30 and older. The indings of the study will be valuable for the purpose of sharing Orang Asli IKGT and provide the main strategies in which the bene its of utilizing their green practices in the future world would overweight its cost. Orang Asli IKGT's framework can be used by the current society as a guide to lessen carbon footprint and others harms evolved. In addition, it serves as a basic or medium for all levels; institutional, regional, national, and local scales which aspire to launch sustainability programs locally or internationally as well as expanding economic and market forces while safeguarding cultural diversity.

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Human Capital Development of Orang Asli Youth: Supportive and Suppressive Factors

Cited by 5 publications

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The Roles of Administrators in Aboriginal Schools: A Case Study in a Malaysian State

The Roles of Administrators in Aboriginal Schools: A Case Study in a Malaysian State

Involvement of Orang Asli Youth in Vocational Education and Training in Malaysia: Aspirations and Outcomes

An exploratory study on Indigenous Knowledge of ‘Green Technology’ (IKGT) among orang asli in Malaysia

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