Kampung Kelaik Temiar Rights

THE PROBLEM

The Kg Kelaik community in Kelantan faces severe environmental deterioration and disruption of their traditional way of life due to encroachment by development companies since 2009. Pollution has contaminated essential food sources, putting the residents' safety at risk. The ongoing encroachment on their homeland negatively impacts their livelihoods, which are heavily dependent on forest resources. In response, three Kg Kelaik residents filed a lawsuit against 10 companies and 4 government bodies in 2021. To support this legal battle and raise awareness, the campaign seeks funds for legal services, a public awareness campaign, and logistical needs during the upcoming trial in March 2025. The aim is to rightfully reclaim the ancestral lands that the Orang Asli of Kg Kelaik have been inhabiting for centuries.

THE SOLUTION

The campaign serves as a rallying point for public support, crucial in ensuring the well-being and livelihoods of Kg Kelaik residents. Contributions to this cause directly aid the indigenous community in their fight for ancestral land rights. By engaging with this campaign, individuals become integral to the collective effort to resist the corporate greed that disregards the Kg Kelaik’s community's welfare. This initiative empowers the Orang Asli of Kg Kelaik to assert their claims to lands engraved in centuries of history and cultural significance.

THE IMPACT

This campaign not only secures legal representation and logistical support for the Kg Kelaik community but also contributes to broader goals. Upholding ancestral land rights through legal channels establishes a foundation of legal security, shielding the community from land grabs and arbitrary displacements. The achievement of this would foster a concrete sense of security and stability. Beyond legal victories, the campaign signifies a commitment to human rights, environmental protection, and the preservation of  cultural diversity. Ultimately, success in this case holds the potential to transform not only the immediate circumstances of Kg Kelaik but also sets a precedent for indigenous rights and environmental conservation in Malaysia.

Goal Breakdown

Goal 1 - Legal Fees. Amount Needed: MYR60,000.00

Goal 2 - Logistics for trial. Amount Needed: MYR20,000.00

Goal 3 - Assessment impact on water soil and rock due to land encroachment. Amount Needed: MYR20,000.00