In the first of this two-part “From The Frontline” special, we hear from three Orang Asli women about the land disputes affecting communities across Peninsular Malaysia. Diana a/p Tan Beng Hui, Eliana a/p Tan Beng Hui, and Rosdila Ngah Roslan, all Programme Coordinators with the collective Apa Kata Wanita Orang Asli, share their perspectives on what losing access to land can mean for everyday life, livelihoods, culture and community, and why Orang Asli women are often at the forefront of these struggles.

From The Frontline is an ongoing series within Earth Matters, where we hear directly from communities whose lives and livelihoods are being shaped by decisions about the land around them.