Our Fellow
Hanim Apeng
Jakun & Jahut
Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Buloh, Selangor
Hanim is an entrepreneur, artisan, and community leader. As the founder of Asli MakIntan Enterprise, she creates original Orang Asli handicrafts and lifestyle products, while also promoting and selling the work of fellow Indigenous makers. Beyond her enterprise, she advocates for Indigenous rights and youth empowerment, becoming the first Orang Asli to represent the Asia-Pacific in WHO’s climate and health consultations. She also contributes to the Weaving Hopes initiative, which harnesses arts and culture to address climate change and empower Orang Asli women and youth at both local and global levels.