Orang Asli Resettlement in Urban Environment at Bukit Lanjan, Selangor, Malaysia

Orang Asli, the aborigines of Peninsular Malaysia, tend to live in the interiors and engaged mainly in agriculture activities. Many have been resettled in Regroupment schemes with the hope of providing better services and improving their socio-economic conditions. Some resettlement programs have been a success while others face some problems. The Desa Temuan resettlement village at Bukit Lanjan is unique due to its location in an urban setting. Analyses based on the survey found that many in the community face difficulties in coping with life in the new environment despite receiving initial assistance from government and the developer.