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An exploratory study on Indigenous Knowledge of ‘Green Technology’ (IKGT) among orang asli in Malaysia

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  • Regina Lambin

    (Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, Malaysia)

  • Norwaliza Abdul Wahab

    (Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, Malaysia)

  • Goh Swee Choo

    (Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, Malaysia)

  • Ramlee Mustapha

    (Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, Malaysia)

  • Ramlee Abdullah

    (Faculty of General Study and Continuing Education, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia)

Abstract

Presently there are numerous environmental issues and challenges of the nation that need to be addressed at all levels with the coorperation of various parties to protect the earth life support systems. Orang Asli Indigenous Knowledge of ‘Green Technology’ (IKGT) is a naturalistic and environmentally friendly technology which is used to conserve and reduce the human impact on the earth as well as to create a way of sustainable development. This study aims to examine the use of Orang Asli indigenous knowledge of their ‘green technology’ to practice environmental sustainability and conserve natural resources now and later on to make the earth ‘greener’. The study employed a descriptive case study qualitative approach which used in-depth interview, field observation, and document analysis as an exploration instrument. The design of the conceptual framework was framed based on 2 themes; Indigenous Medicine (IM) and Indigenous Handicraft (IH). This research was carried out at Orang Asli settlements in 4 states: i) Selangor, ii) Perak, iii) Terengganu and iv) Pahang which involved six informants aged 30 and older. The findings of the study will be valuable for the purpose of sharing Orang Asli IKGT and provide the main strategies in which the benefits of utilizing their green practices in the future world would overweight its cost. Orang Asli IKGT’s framework can be used by the current society as a guide to lessen carbon footprint and others harms evolved. In addition, it serves as a basic or medium for all levels; institutional, regional, national, and local scales which aspire to launch sustainability programs locally or internationally as well as expanding economic and market forces while safeguarding cultural diversity.

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  • Regina Lambin & Norwaliza Abdul Wahab & Goh Swee Choo & Ramlee Mustapha & Ramlee Abdullah, 2018. "An exploratory study on Indigenous Knowledge of ‘Green Technology’ (IKGT) among orang asli in Malaysia," Journal of Advances in Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Yi-Hsing Hsieh, vol. 4(4), pages 183-196.
    • Handle: RePEc:apb:jahsss:2018:p:183-196
    DOI: 10.20474/jahss-4.4.4
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