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.

the Allyship Pledge

I love Malaysia, and I know she cannot be whole until all who call this land home can thrive freely and fully— including the Orang Asli. 

I recognise the Orang Asli as the first peoples of this land. I pledge to stand with them as allies: to listen, to show up, and to fight alongside them for justice, equity, and self-determination.

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