Literature Review of Food Security and Health Among Indigenous People in Malaysia

Hasni, Nor Haidanadia; Halim, Sharina Abdul; Omar, Mustaffa; Ghazali, Nurasyikin

doi:10.6007/ijarbss/v8-i12/5445

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“…As such, efforts to introduce ICT to the community must be accompanied by measures to address this issue, such as providing language training or developing localized digital content in the Temiar language. The imperative to tackle the issue of illiteracy within rural communities arises from the need to foster social progress, as noted by Rosniza Aznie et al (2018). Failure to address this weakness may limit the potential benefits of ICT implementation in the community and lead to further marginalization of the Orang Asli people in the broader Malaysian society.…”

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SWOT analysis of telecenter development as a rural community empowerment strategy

Perumal,

Lyndon,

Sakawi

2023

Int. j. adv. appl. sci.

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This research investigates the effects of using information and communication technology (ICT) as a method to empower the community in Pos Balar, a rural area inhabited by the Orang Asli people. The method used for this study is a SWOT analysis, which looks into the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of setting up a telecenter in the area. To gather information, the study involved detailed interviews with ten individuals and a group discussion with local leaders. The results indicate that establishing a telecenter can offer new ways of communication, serve as a central point for information, and improve the efficiency of local authorities. This can lead to new possibilities and skill development within the community, and the telecenter could become a symbol of community progress. However, there are several challenges, such as a lack of technical skills in ICT, a gap in digital access and understanding, language barriers, inconsistency in community unity, frequent changes in administration, infrastructure issues, and misuse of technology. The study also points out opportunities, including forming partnerships, enhancing access to education and health services, improving connections to markets, and offering online government services. On the other hand, threats like limitations in road infrastructure, market challenges, concerns about privacy and security, and the impact on traditional ways of earning a living were identified. Overall, this research underlines the significance of rural ICTs, as seen through a SWOT analysis. It shows the value of using new communication technologies to build networks and partnerships across various sectors and stakeholders. The study stresses the necessity of a united, collaborative, and inclusive approach in the local community. This is crucial for ensuring sustainable and fair development in rural areas, aided by advancements in ICT.

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Section: Illiteracy and Language Limitationmentioning

confidence: 99%

SWOT analysis of telecenter development as a rural community empowerment strategy

Perumal,

Lyndon,

Sakawi

2023

Int. j. adv. appl. sci.

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“…1 Previous studies have demonstrated that the aborigines are a vulnerable and marginalized community as they had poor nutritional and health status compared to other major ethnicities (Malays, India, and Chinese) in Peninsular Malaysia. [1][2][3][4] Obesity is a global health issue associated with various health problems, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and several cancers. 5 According to the World Health Organization, more than 650 million individuals aged 18 and above are obese.…”

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“…The Orang Asli (OA), aboriginal people in Peninsular Malaysia comprised of 0.7% of the total Malaysian population (~31 million) in 2018 (latest update), which represent a minor population in Peninsular Malaysia 1 . Previous studies have demonstrated that the aborigines are a vulnerable and marginalized community as they had poor nutritional and health status compared to other major ethnicities (Malays, India, and Chinese) in Peninsular Malaysia 1–4 …”

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Toward precision nutrition: A cross‐sectional study on the genetic risks of nutrients deficiencies and eating behaviors among the Orang Asli and Malays

Khoruddin

Lim

Teh

et al. 2022

Precision Medical Sciences

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This cross‐sectional study aimed to profile 15 genetic markers associated with the risks of nutrient deficiencies and eating disinhibition behaviors that could lead to obesity among the Orang Asli (OA) and the Malays. The whole‐genome sequences of 98 OA and 96 Malay individuals were mined for these 15 genetic variants. The distributions of risk allele frequencies were then compared with other world populations to determine the impact of these genetic variations on the wellness of the two cohorts. The risk alleles include rs2025804 G, rs1800497 T, rs4680 G, rs602662 G, rs174547 C, and rs4654748 C, were commonly found among the OA and Malays and are likely to be pathogenic genetics variants for obesity. The risk allele frequencies differed significantly between the studied and the other five populations (p < .05). We believe that this is the first reported study on the genetic variants associated with nutrient deficiencies and eating disinhibition behaviors that are likely to increase risks of obesity among the OA and Malays.

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“…Aboriginal people in peninsular Malaysia only comprises 0.7% of the total population, which represent a minor population in peninsular Malaysia (Shah et al, 2018). However, previous studies have demonstrated that the aborigines are a vulnerable and marginalised community as they had poor nutritional and health status compared to other major ethnicities in peninsular Malaysia (Hasni et al, 2018;Shah et al, 2018;Su Pei et al, 2018;SyedHussain et al, 2017), and this mainly includes the aboriginal children (Cordelia et al, 2019;Murtaza et al, 2018Murtaza et al, , 2019Murtaza et al, , 2019Wong et al, 2016).…”

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Association between dietary quality and growth of the aboriginal primary school children in Negeri Sembilan

Kuralneethi

Ishak

Ulaganathan

2021

BFJ

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PurposeThis study aims to determine the association between dietary quality and growth of the aboriginal primary school children in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThe cross-sectional study was carried out in Negeri Sembilan. A total of 194 school-aged aboriginal children participated in the study. The dietary intake and socioeconomic status data were collected from the parents using an interviewer-administrated structured questionnaire comprised of sociodemographic questions and three days of dietary recall. The Malaysian Healthy Eating Index was used to determine the diet quality of children. WHO Anthro Plus software was used to determine the z-score of weight-for-age (WAZ), height-for-age (HAZ) and body mass index (BMI)-for-age (BAZ).FindingsAmong all children, 15, 9 and 5% of them were stunted, underweight and thin, respectively. On the other hand, 16 and 12% of the children were overweight and obese, respectively. The aboriginal children were at risk of poor diet quality (37.19 ± 12.07) and had high dietary protein and fat intake than national recommended nutrient intake. The children achieved micronutrients intake, except for calcium. There was no significant association between total diet quality scores with growth indices among the aboriginal children. There is significant negative correlation between dietary vitamin A intake with HAZ (r = −0.168, p < 0.05) and WAZ (r = −0.219, p < 0.05) z-score of the aboriginal children.Originality/valueAlthough there was a reduction in under-nutrition among the aborigines, an increasing over-nutrition status among aborigines should be considered, especially in terms of poor dietary quality and intake.

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Literature Review of Food Security and Health Among Indigenous People in Malaysia

Cited by 5 publications

References 14 publications

SWOT analysis of telecenter development as a rural community empowerment strategy

SWOT analysis of telecenter development as a rural community empowerment strategy

Toward precision nutrition: A cross‐sectional study on the genetic risks of nutrients deficiencies and eating behaviors among the Orang Asli and Malays

Association between dietary quality and growth of the aboriginal primary school children in Negeri Sembilan

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