Preserving Malaysia’s Indigenous Heritage.

Supporting Indigenous Communities Through Healthcare, Culture and Education.

YKOA runs healthcare and cultural programmes for indigenous communities — every contribution helps us expand healthcare and cultural programmes for Orang Asli communities across Malaysia

YKOA operates through community support. You can help make the next mission possible.

Our Mission is to preserve the heritage of Malaysia’s Orang Asli and Orang Asal communities while improving health, education and sustainable livelihoods.

Cultural Preservation

Preserving indigenous languages, traditional knowledge, arts and cultural heritage for future generations while supporting local artisans and cultural practitioners.

Healthcare Outreach

Delivering medical outreach, health screening, specialist assessment and preventive healthcare to underserved indigenous communities throughout Malaysia.

Education & Livelihood Support

Supporting children, youth and families through education, skills development, artisan entrepreneurship and sustainable community programmes.

Since 2002, We Have Been Preserving Indigenous Heritage While Delivering Healthcare, Education, and Community Support Where It Is Needed Most

Yayasan Kesenian Orang Asli & Asal (YKOA) is a heritage and outreach foundation formed to protect Indigenous identity while supporting underserved communities through healthcare and education missions.

As a project-based organisation, we currently carry out 2–3 programmes a year, depending entirely on donations, grants, and CSR partnerships.

Our long-term goal is to grow into a full-time, year-round foundation serving communities across Malaysia.

Our Partners

Our Work Through Community Partnership

Every YKOA initiative is made possible through community support, helping preserve Indigenous heritage while delivering healthcare, education, and outreach where it is needed most.

Healthcare Outreach

Providing project-based medical outreach to remote Indigenous communities through health screenings, specialist care, and wellness support whenever funding is available.

Cultural Preservation

Preserving the rich heritage of the Orang Asli through cultural documentation, artisan support, exhibitions, workshops, and the ongoing preservation of the Ratos Heritage Archive.

Education & Livelihood Support

Supporting Indigenous communities through early childhood screening, educational initiatives, artisan skills training, and livelihood development programmes whenever funding allows.

A Legacy of Preservation

YKOA runs only when funded. You can change that.

Every programme begins with the support of people like you. Help make the next mission possible.

Become part of a community dedicated to protecting the rich heritage of the Orang Asli. Whether you volunteer, partner with us, or support our initiatives, your involvement helps preserve Indigenous traditions, empower communities, and create lasting opportunities for future generations. Together, we can celebrate a living culture and build a stronger, more inclusive future.

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