Indigenous Peoples Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Shaq Koyok, Malaysia

Celebrating the Spirit of Togetherness: Insights from Malaysia Indigenous Peoples 

Shaq Koyok, a renowned artist from Selangor, Malaysia, and a proud member of the Indigenous Temuan community shares a powerful message as part of the celebration of the International Day for Biodiversity.

“In my community, we believe in the spirit of togetherness and that’s what we learn from our ancestors’ wisdom. We have maintained our lifestyle of living together with nature,” Shaq explains.

Through his artwork, Shaq Koyok promotes Orang Asli culture and raises awareness about the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in Malaysia. Dive deeper into his art and activism at https://stories.climateandforests-undp.org/painting-at…/

Let’s stand together for our rights, our environment, and our culture!

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