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Semai Forest Cultural Village: Cultural Ecotourism Centre for Orang Asal Semai in Cameron Highland, Pahang

Ahmad Izzudin, Ahmad Kamal and Yusof, Zeenat Begam (2025) Semai Forest Cultural Village: Cultural Ecotourism Centre for Orang Asal Semai in Cameron Highland, Pahang. Design Ideals Journal, 7 (2). pp. 1-13. E-ISSN E-ISSN: 2735-1785

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Abstract

This study presents research on the development of a cultural ecotourism centre for Orang Asal Semai located in Cameron Highland, Pahang, Malaysia. The study aims to promote ecotourism while promoting and preserving the Orang Asal Semai’s culture. The Semai clan, is a native indigenous group in Peninsular Malaysia. The proposed cultural ecotourism centre will serve as the main hub for community development and growth, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation. In return, the centre offers visitors immersive and unforgettable experience such as building traditional crafts, storytelling, trekking, medicine and herbs making, and educational workshops. It is a place for visitors to dwell themselves in the Semai way of life. This initiative is supported by the participation of the Semai people in Cameron Highlands, ensuring the community hands on involvement, leading to the planning, management, and the operation of the cultural centre. By nurturing this cross-cultural exchange, this project improves the preservation of the Semai culture while serves as a model for Orang Asal led ecotourism

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 4973/125993
Uncontrolled Keywords: Orang Asal Semai, Cultural Ecotourism Centre, Community, Cameroon Highland.
Subjects: N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2542.36 Sustainable architecture
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture
Depositing User: Dr Zeenat Begam Yusof
Date Deposited: 18 Dec 2025 12:59
Last Modified: 18 Dec 2025 12:59
Queue Number: 2025-12-Q1027
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125993

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