The management and development of strategies by the Orang Asli Temiar at Kuntai Perak in response to exploitation by traders

Redzuan M., . and W. A. Amir Zal, . The management and development of strategies by the Orang Asli Temiar at Kuntai Perak in response to exploitation by traders. pp. 230-238. ISSN 1823-8556

The Orang Asli remains as a stereotyped group which has been isolated from the mainstream society. The problem occurred due to their placement in interior areas. For the Orang Asli that particular location is an extra point for them because they can access a variety of forest resources. Meanwhile traders see this as their opportunity to make money by exploiting the Orang Asli. With an awareness of the matter a study had been conducted to describe the extent of exploitation and how Orang Asli manage and develop strategies in response to the exploitation. To explore the issue this study was performed on the Orang Asli tribes in the village of Kuntai in Perak using qualitative approach and ethnographic design. Data was collected through two methods which were non-participant observation and in-depth interviews. The data were coordinated by using QSR NVivo computer software. The findings were extracted using narrative techniques. The findings indicate the act of exploitation by the traders. The study also provides ways to manage and create strategies when dealing with the exploitation of the Orang Asli.

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Abstract

The Orang Asli remains as a stereotyped group which has been isolated from the mainstream society. The problem occurred due to their placement in interior areas. For the Orang Asli that particular location is an extra point for them because they can access a variety of forest resources. Meanwhile traders see this as their opportunity to make money by exploiting the Orang Asli. With an awareness of the matter a study had been conducted to describe the extent of exploitation and how Orang Asli manage and develop strategies in response to the exploitation. To explore the issue this study was performed on the Orang Asli tribes in the village of Kuntai in Perak using qualitative approach and ethnographic design. Data was collected through two methods which were non-participant observation and in-depth interviews. The data were coordinated by using QSR NVivo computer software. The findings were extracted using narrative techniques. The findings indicate the act of exploitation by the traders. The study also provides ways to manage and create strategies when dealing with the exploitation of the Orang Asli.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Ethnic groups
AGROVOC Term:	Forest products
AGROVOC Term:	Resource exploitation
AGROVOC Term:	Exploitation of resources
AGROVOC Term:	Qualitative analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Interviews
AGROVOC Term:	Management
AGROVOC Term:	Trade
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8726

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