Native Discovery

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A social enterprise seeking to protect indigenous communities’ livelihoods and celebrate local traditional knowledge through community-based tourism.
 

Example of key projects

Native Discovery actively works to empower Malaysia’s Orang Asli (local indigenous individuals and communities) to discover their potential for becoming ambassadors of Malaysian hospitality and tourism. This includes identifying trekking routes, planning hospitality arrangements, and showcasing cultural heritage and products. One of their current projects is the ‘Biji Bumi Durian’ (literally translated as Durian World Seeds). Through this project, the durian, regarded as the king of all fruits in Malaysia, is ethically sourced from the Orang Asli and sold to visitors. They spread and share local stories and knowledge, such as the indigenous grading systems for the fruit. This effort adds to the narrative of the Orang Asli and helps the Orang Asli community to secure sustainable livelihoods.
 

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