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1. Tasek Bera Orang Asli seek talks after eviction notices, five arrested

   11 hours ago New Straits Times Kampung Pathir

   Semelai Orang Asli villagers around Tasek Bera, Pahang, received Forestry Department notices in June to vacate parts of a forest reserve they have used for over five decades. On Sept 14, enforcement officers tried to enter villages including Kampung Pathir and five residents were arrested. The community is now seeking dialogue with authorities and withdrawal of the notices.