Table 1. Number of samples with the estimated number of Negritos based on their sub-tribes and community categories in Malaysia.
| Sub-tribes | Village, state | Community category | N (%) | *Estimated total population in Malaysia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IJV¥ n |
RPSβ n |
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| Jahai | RPS Banun, Perak Kg Bunga Hilir, Perak |
0 13 |
89 0 |
102 (4.6) | 2,195 |
| Bateq | Kuala Tahan, Pahang Kg Sg Berjuang, Pahang |
12 0 |
0 45 |
57 (3.1) | 1,842 |
| Kensiu | Kg Ulu Legong, Kedah | 0 | 91 | 91 (36.3) | 251 |
| Lanoh | Kg. Air Bah, Perak | 47 | 0 | 47 (13.1) | 359 |
| Kintak | Kg. Bukit Asu, Perak | 77 | 0 | 77 (47.5) | 162 |
| Mendriq | Kg. Kuala Lah, Kelantan | 0 | 42 | 42 (21.0) | 200 |
| Total N (%) | 149 (35.8%) | 267 (64.2%) | 416 (8.3%) | ~5,009 | |
*Estimated population based on JAKOA’s 2010 Population and Housing Census [24]
¥IJV (Inland jungle villages) = These villages are located in remote area of tropical rain forest. Their population have been officially recognized by the government and included under in situ improvement program. They have access to the forest ecosystem for hunting and gathering forest resources due to their vicinity within the forest.
β RPS (Resettlement Plan Scheme) = The Negritos that have been re-grouped and relocated into new resettlement areas as designated by JAKOA. Their new resettlement areas are located at the peripheries of the town, near to the road and closer to dominant population in Malaysia (ex situ development)