Culture

Temuan is a tribe of Malaysia’s Orang Asli, or original people. There are two Temuan villages close to us. Most of our staff are from this community. The Orang Asli’s knowledge of the jungle is unparalleled. The rainforest was a source of food and medicine in this culture.

Many families still own small farms inside and by the jungle. But many also enjoy the stability of wages as Seremban, and its surroundings get busier. The Orang Asli would forage for medicinal eaves and roots to cure the ill. But aside from a minority, modern medicine is preferred amongst the youth for being more convenient.

The Temuan speak their own language and are traditionally animists. Their sacred graveyards are hidden deep in the rainforest. The Temuan treat the jungle with great respect; believing that each river, tree, shrub and rock has a guardian spirit. Much of Temuan life was guided by taboos, herbal remedies, rituals and a bit of magic. Although, these days, many Orang Asli have converted to Islam or other religions.