The Planning and Research Division through the Heritage and Culture Unit / Orang Asli Museum is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the collection, conservation and research of artefact collection, exhibitions, programs and activities of culture, arts and traditional knowledge in upholding the Orang Asli heritage in the country.
On 7 January 2021 to 9 January 2021, Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (JAKOA) through the Planning and Research Division, JAKOA Perak and Kedah as well as Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) visited the Perak Museum. The goal was to hold discussions and assess the potential for collaboration between JAKOA, Perak Museum, and DBP. It began with a courtesy visit to the Director of Perak Museum and discussions between JAKOA, Perak Museum and DBP. The programme continued with a visit to the Temporary Orang Asli Exhibition “Identity and Tradition” and the Perak Museum Library to view books and journals related to the Orang Asli community. Day two, the research program continued at the exhibition gallery and library at the Perak Museum which houses a large collection of artifacts and rare books about the Orang Asli community in the country.
Officials from JAKOA and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) held discussions for the collaboration program with the Perak Museum officers
Officers from JAKOA and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) listened to the briefing during a guided visit at the Perak Museum
Officials from JAKOA and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) looked at the collection of rare books for Orang Asli research in the country
On 21 February 2021, a Live Recording program for Deferred Broadcast in conjunction with the Selangor Rentak Tour Program 2021 was held at the Gombak Orang Asli Museum Auditorium, Selangor organized by the Standing Committee on Rural and Cultural Development of the Selangor State Government and the State Cultural Council in collaboration with the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA). The program, which was held for the first time in the Movement Control Order (MCO) by the Selangor State Government, aims to invigorate and highlight the arts, culture and heritage of various communities and races in the State of Selangor. The Bah Bola Cultural Group is among those involved in promoting the culture of the Orang Asli community and the Gombak Orang Asli Museum.
In addition, the Minang Community cultural group and original music were also performed for the recording at the Orang Asli Museum Auditorium. The Selangor 2021 Rentak program is implemented in a new format, which is in the form of digital and live recording on social media platforms. The programme was officiated by the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Culture of Selangor, Tuan Borhan Aman Shah.
Bah Bola, the Orang Asli cultural group performers, posing for a photo at the end of the ceremony at the auditorium stage of the Gombak Orang Asli Museum
Head of Gombak Orang Asli Museum Unit, En. Suhaimi bin Osman received a souvenir from the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Rural and Cultural Development of Selangor, Tuan Borhan Aman Shah.
Chairman of the Standing Committee on Rural and Cultural Development of Selangor, Tuan Borhan Aman Shah is being interviewed by media reporters at the end of the program.
On 27 February 27 2021, the Selangor State Government under the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Rural and Cultural Development of the State of Selangor coordinated by the Selangor State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN) Sectoral Section implemented by the Selangor State Cultural Council has invited JAKOA’s representative, the Gombak Orang Asli Museum Unit to join the collaboration program, the Re-Recording of Bah Bola Cultural Group Performance representing the museum for the delayed release of the Selangor Rentak Adventure held at Warisan Sound Hall, Batu 8, Kg. Sijangkang, Kuala Langat, Selangor. The program starts at 9 am and ends at 3.00 pm. The Selangor 2021 Rentak Program is implemented in the form of digital and live recording on social media platforms.
Bah Bola, the Orang Asli cultural group performers, posing for a photo with the organisers at the end of the recording programme at warisan Sound Hall, Batu 8, Kampung Sijangkang, Kuala Langat
Recording session of the performance of Bah Bola, the Orang Asli cultural group at the Warisan Sound Hall, Batu 8, Kampung Sijangkang, Kuala Langat (left picture) and Bah Bola, the Orang Asli cultural group performers, posing for a photo with the organisers in front of Warisan Sound Hall, Batu 8, Kampung Sijangkang, Kuala Langat (right picture).
On 18 October 2021 to 3 November 2021, Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (JAKOA) through the Planning and Research Division, JAKOA Perak and Kedah in collaboration with the National Visual Arts Development Board (LPSVN) which has expertise in mural painting has implemented a mural painting project at Orang Asli One Stop Centre (OAOSC) Bawong, Sungai Siput, Perak. The project’s goal was to beautify and brighten the premises’ outdoor environment in order to attract visitors to the Orang Asli One Stop Centre (OAOSC), Sg. Siput, Perak. The concept of mural painting produced at the Orang Asli One Stop Centre (OAOSC) Bawong features the historical and cultural heritage of the Orang Asli community in Bawong. This mural painting project is divided into several concepts and locations such as ;
Orang Asli One Stop Centre (OAOSC) is a one-stop centre that will house JAKOA Administration Office, Bawong Orang Asli Gallery, Orang Asli Entrepreneur Shop, Cocoa Board Office, Multipurpose Hall, Bus and Taxi Terminal and Police Station will be a new commercial centre for residents and visitors in Sg. Siput, Perak especially to the Orang Asli community. It is hoped that the mural project will attract visitors to OAOSC and will be able to boost the economy and eco-tourism sector in the Orang Asli Village around Sungai Siput district. The Strategic Partnership between JAKOA and LPSVN is able to lift and enhance the historical and cultural heritage of the Orang Asli in the country.
The picture above shows the location of the Orang Asli One Stop Centre (OAOSC) Bawong, Sg. Siput which serves as a one-stop centre for the locals.
Photographs of the mural painting project at Orang Asli One Stop Centre (OAOSC) Bawong, Sg. Siput, Perak
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBERS | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| KELANTAN | MENDRIQ | SUARA GUNUNG | KOA Kuala Lah, Gua Musang | 20 | 2015 |
BACKGROUND
The Suara Gunung Group was officially established in 2015 and was founded by the Penghulu of Kampung Kuala Lah Gua Musang Kelantan, En Ali Bin Lateh. The group consists of one group leader, 2 Tok Halak, 8 dancers and 8 players of musical instruments.
The establishment of this group is to preserve the cultural heritage of the Mendriq tribe. According to the founder of this group, the name Suara Gunung’ means love and affection for a girl, or a beloved girl.
TYPES OF SONGS / DANCES AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Types of Songs | The traditional song of Orang Asli community revolves around the sustenance in the Forest. Some of the songs are: 1) Bunga Vese Dandan 2) Sarina Tanjung |
Type of Dance | Mendriq Orang Asli Tribe Dance. |
Types of Musical Instruments | Musical Instruments used are based on bamboo and rope. |
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
LAMPIRAN GAMBAR
The performance of the cultural group Suara Gunung in Karnival Orang Asli program (KOA 2017) in 2017 at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur.
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBERS | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| KELANTAN | BATEQ | SARIJAM TANJUNG | KOA KG. ARING 5, POS LEBIR, KUALA KRAI, GUA MUSANG | 20 | 2014 |
BACKGROUND
The Sarijam Tanjung Group was officially established in 2014 and founded by the Penghulu Kampung Aring 5, Pos Lebir Kuala Krai Kelantan, En Raina Bin Anjang. The group consists of one person who leads the Group, 3 Tok Halak, 8 dancers and 6 players of musical instruments.
The establishment of this group is to preserve the cultural heritage of Bateq tribe. According to the founder of this group, Sarijam Tanjung means seeking progress and a better life from the hills to the valleys.
TYPES OF SONGS / DANCES AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Type of Song | The traditional song of Orang Asli community that revolves around the sustenance in the forest. Some of the songs include : 1) Besen (means Inviting) 2) Kod Angkod (means to earn a living) 3) Sajak (Prayer each time Sewang is held ) |
Type of Dance | Dance of Bateq tribe Orang Asli : 1. Mengajak Celebration Dance 2. New Year’s Celebration Dance 3. Spring Celebration Dance 4. Fruit Celebration Dance |
Types of Musical Instruments | Most of the Musical Instruments are made of bamboo and used materials such as : 1. Centong (made from bamboo) 2. Drums (made from buckets and animal skins) 3. Kodex (made from bamboo) 4. Charm (made from bamboo) |
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
PHOTO ATTACHMENT
The performance of Cultural Group Sarijam Tanjung in the ‘Karnival Orang Asli’ (KOA 2017) program in 2017 at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur.
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBERS | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| PERAK | SEMAI | SENG SIYOK-SERAYOK | KOA POS DIPANG, SAHOM, KAMPAR | 14 | 2010 |
BACKGROUND
The Seng Syiyok-Serayok Group was established in 2010 consisting of Orang Asli Semai tribe from Perak who live in Kampung Orang Asli (KOA) Pos Dipang, Sahom, Kampar, Perak. This group comprises of 14 people, 10 women and 4 boys.
TYPES OF SONGS / DANCES AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Song Title | “Selamat Datang , Teguh Bersatu” |
Type of Dance | Sewang |
Type of Musical Instruments | Bamboo |
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBERS | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| SELANGOR | SEMAI | BAH BOLA | Ulu Jelai, Kuala Lipis (kini Gombak Batu 12, Selangor) | 20 | 2001 |
BACKGROUND
The Orang Asli Arts and Heritage Cultural Group known as the Bah Bola Group is a group from the Semai Tribe, from Ulu Jelai Kuala Lipis Pahang. The group was founded in 2001 and is still active today, with nearly 160 members of the traditional Orang Asli Sewang Dancers. The song Bah Bola raises the Bah Bola Group fame among children and adults. The Bah Bola group is frequently invited to perform at various government and private agencies.
TYPES OF SONGS / DANCES AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Song Title | Bah Bola |
Type of Dance | Jenjung |
Types of Musical Instruments | Bamboo, Drum, Salet |
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
PHOTO ATTACHMENT
Group recording of Bah Bola of delayed broadcast of the Selangor Rentak Festival held at Warisan Sound Hall, Batu 8, Kg. Sijangkang, Kuala Langat, Selangor.
Live Recording of Delayed Broadcast in Conjunction with the Selangor Rentak Tour Programme 2021, which was held at Auditorium of the Gombak Orang Asli Museum, Selangor.
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBERS | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| PERAK | TEMIAR | TERENLOI | KOA POS RAYA, JLN. RAYA SIMPANG PULAI-CAMERON HIGHLANDS | 20 | 2008 |
BACKGROUND
Terenloi Sewang Group was established in 2008 by the Orang Asli Temiar community who resides in Orang Asli village of Pos Raya Jalan Raya Simpang Pulai – Cameron Highlands. It is led by the village’s Tok Batin, Batin Ayob bin Alang, and includes 7 dancers, 4 Centong players, 2 drummers, gongs, and 4 ‘Tukang Karut’ (Tok Halak).
Furthermore, the Terenloi Sewang group is very active and frequently receives invitations to perform, and visits from various agencies and educational centres of both internationals and domestics. This group has also been included in the Negeri Perak Ministry of Tourism and Culture’s cultural group.
TYPES OF SONGS / DANCES AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Leng Long Leng Dance | A dance that welcomes the guests, accompanied by singings to portray intense happinese as if the presence of such guests is very meaningful and shines a light on their lives. This dance is also to appreciate the good deeds which also serves as a reminder. |
Bride’s Celebratory and Entertainment Dance | The dance is performed and sung as a prayer and hope for the newlyweds, with lyrics wishing them a happy future. It also includes a message of goodness, happiness, and well-being in life. |
| Bunga Tahun Dance | This dance is centred on celebrating the success of agricultural activities done throughout the year and remembering the arduous journey upon harvesting the crops. This dance is normally performed at every JIS PAI (new year) celebration. |
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
PHOTO ATTACHMENT
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBERS | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| SELANGOR | MAHMERI | SERI PANGGUNG | KOA SUNGAI JUDAH, PULAU CAREY | 11 | 2012 |
BACKGROUND
Jo’oh’s dance had existed since the 1970s before it was formally established. The Jo’oh Sungai Judah Group was officially established in 2012, and it was commercialized as the Jo’oh Seri Theatre Group. The group led by Mr Daiman bin Peron’s inherited the dance from his family and began performing in 2010.
Jo’oh is only performed during the festive season, including Orang Asli wedding traditions and ‘dusun hutan’ beliefs. However, Jo’oh’s dance is now performed at other events as well such as welcoming guests and competitions, and it is also one of Orang Asli community’s forms of entertainment. The group also received invitations to perform from various agencies.
The Seri Panggung Group consists of 5 dancers and 5 musical instruments players. This dance was performed by Orang Asli community of the Mah Meri tribe on Carey Island.
TYPES OF SONGS / DANCES AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Song Title | Gabus, Cekak Musang, Ganding, Dondong Tarian Jo’oh |
Type of Dance | Sewang |
Types of Musical Instruments | Gendang (Tambo), Tawak, Biola (Jule), Tengkeng (Buluh) |
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
PHOTO ATTACHMENT
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBERS | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| NEGERI SEMBILAN | TEMUAN | LANOK KG. PARIT GONG (KPG) | KOA KG. PARIT GONG, SIMPANG PERTANG, JELEBU | 15 | 1997 |
BACKGROUND
The Sewang group called Kampung Parit Gong Lanok Lanok which started from Kampung Orang Asli Parit Gong, Simpang Pertang, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan was established in 1997 by Tok Jenang together with the ‘Lembaga Adat’ led by Tok Batin. Initially consisted of 20 people, the group was reactivated in 2010 with a total of 15 members. Some of them consist of primary and secondary school pupils from among the younger generation to collectively preserve the cultural arts of their heritage.
At this time, the Kampung Parit Gong group continues to actively attend invitations and programs from Lembaga Pelancongan Negeri Sembilan dan Pusat, in collaboration with Jabatan Kebudayan Kesenian Negara, Negeri Sembilan dan Pusat, Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli Negeri Sembilan and Headquarters.
TYPES OF SONGS / DANCES AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Song Title | Sepam Lanok, Bujang Runyung, Tiong Batuk, Rebung Betung, Bunga Cica |
Type of Dance | Sewang (according to the song title) |
Types of Musical Instruments | Kayu Kongkong, Buluh Tuntung, Seruling Buluh (Bangbut), Tibung (seruling pendek), Kayu Hentak |
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
PHOTO ATTACHMENT
Award of Pendukung Seni dari Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan presented by Dato’ Seri Dr. Rais Yatim at Kompleks Jabatan Kebudayaan Kesenian Negara, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan in 2012. |  Picture with recipients of Anugerah Pendukung Seni Negeri Sembilan, writers, actors, Dewan Adat Perpatih Negeri Sembilan dan Negeri Sembilan arts and cultural groups in 2012. |
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBERS | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| NEGERI SEMBILAN | TEMUAN | WARISAN ANAK DAMAK | KOA LANGKAP DANGI, JEMPOL | 18 | 2008 |
BACKGROUND
Warisan Anak Damak group is an Orang Asli Cultural Dance Group of Temuan tribe from Kampung Orang Asli Langkap Dangi, Jempol. The Warisan Anak Damak Group was founded in 2008, and the name “Puteri Damak” was used and in 2010, the group changed its name to ” Warisan Anak Damak”. The group has 18 members, including musicians.
Since the start, the group has participated in a variety of programs and competitions aimed at promoting the Temuan tribal group’s cultural dance, such as RTM, Astro, Al-Hijrah TV, various government agencies, and charity programs – Sek. Keb. Dangi / Sek. Men. Dangi
TYPES OF SONGS / DANCES AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
| Song Title | Story and Description |
Bujang Manau
| The story of a group of Orang Asli youths going to the forest in search of a manau cane. |
Tari Gadis
| The tale of girls dancing at the crowd |
| Tinggal Kenangan (Batu Gajah) | The tale of a young man with broken heart rowing a boat to Hulu Sungai Endau and vansihed in a place called Batu Gajah |
| Siapa Dia | The tale of praising a young, charming tanned-skin village man |
| Ke Baruh | The tale of girls bathing in the river |
PHOTO ATTACHMENT
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBERS | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| MELAKA | TEMUAN | LUBUK BANDUNG | KOA LUBOK BANDUNG, SIMPANG BEKOH, JASIN | 16 |
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBERS | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| PAHANG | SEMELAI | SENI BUDI SEMELAI BERA | KOA Bukit Gemuruh dan sekitar Bera | 15 | 2014 |
BACKGROUND
The group was established in 2014 under the name of the Kumpulan Kebudayaan Bukit Gemuruh Orang Asli of Pahang and participated in a dancing competition in conjunction with the National Level 2014 Apresiasi Bahasa Dan Sastera Bersama Masyarakat Orang Asli with a total of 18-25 members including dancers, musicians, managers.
However, in early 2015, the group agreed to change its name from Bukit Gemuruh Orang Asli to Kumpulan Seni Budi Semelai Bera (SBSB) in order to provide opportunities to other Orang Asli communities in Bera District rather than focusing solely on the Orang Asli of Kg. Bukit Gemuruh, with some future line-ups coming from students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Mengkarak.
The group is frequently invited to perform in weddings, official district functions, and also several times invited to perform outside the district. They even joined Pertandingan Seni Tari Kreatif Orang Asli in conjunction with Karnival Usahawan Orang Asli Zon Timur at Kuantan Parade in May 2015.
TYPES OF SONGS / DANCES AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Silang Lutut Dance
This dance symbolizes the daily life of Semelai Orang Asli community. This dance portrays elements of:
The Orang Asli of Semelai carrying out daily life activities such as planting and hunting to find the sumber rmakanan. Besides loving the near-extinct flora and fauna.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
PHOTO ATTACHMENT
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBER | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| JOHOR | ORANG SELETAR | SELETAR LAUT | KOA SUNGAI TEMUN, SUNGAI DANGA, JOHOR BAHRU | 25 | 2010 |
BACKGROUND
Cultural group of Seletar Laut Orang Asli includes Seletar ethnic from Sungai Temun Orang Asli Village, Sg. Danga, Johor Bahru. This group was established in 2010 and was named “Seletar Laut”. This cultural group is led by Mr. Johan bin Tom as the lead singer and musician.
Culture, arts, and cultural dance of Seletar Laut are mostly influenced by their surrounding nature. This explains why their inspirations in producing lyrics and dance steps are mainly infused by nature such as the sea, ocean, wind, crab, shells and many more.
The group has also represented JAKOA Johor in “Apresiasi Bahasa & Sastera Bersama Masyarakat Orang Asli & Pertandingan Seni Budaya Masyarakat Orang Asli” competition organized by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (JAKOA) Malaysia and Jabatan Penyiaran Malaysia (RTM) on 7 November 2012 at Auditorium, Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur. They won 2nd place in the competition.
TYPES OF SONGS / DANCES AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Song Title | Ketam Jengkeng, Dayung-dayung, Ombak-ombak, Kami Orang Asli Seletar (Kamiq Kon Seletar) |
Type of Dance | Sewang |
Types of Musical Instruments | Congga, Bonggo, Darabuka, Buluh Catong, Kayu Jati, Kelapa |
PHOTO ATTACHMENT
Pictures of dance performances during Karnival Usahawan Desa (KUD) at Putrajaya organized by Kementerian Kemajuan Luar Bandar Dan wilayah in tahun 2015.
| STATE | TRIBE | GROUP NAME | KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI (KOA), DISTRICT | NUMBER OF GROUP MEMBER | YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT |
| JOHOR | JAKUN | SERI TEREH | KLUANG | 30 | 2003 |
BACKGROUND
The group was established in 2003. The name of the main song was originially Mak Nure. The song, however, could not continue because it resembled a worship ceremony. The song name was then replaced by Seruling Genting which was sung by 5 Orang Asli mothers accompanied by an 8 dancers and 11 music players of primary school students. Bamboo, drums, kompang, and gong are among the musical instruments used.
In terms of performance, they went international, specifically to Thailand and Indonesia.
TYPES OF SONGS / DANCES AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Song Type | Seuling Genting, Air Pasang Purnama |
Type of Dance | Sewang |
Types of Musical Instruments | Bamboo, Drum, Kompang and Gong |
PHOTO ATTACHMENT
Seri Tereh group’s performance during Karnival Orang Asli (KOA 2017) program organized by JAKOA in 2017 at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur.
