A series of story collected from the indigenous people of Tual Village (Kampung Tual), Pahang, Malaysia.
Spending a week in Kampung Tual (indigenous village in Pahang, Malaysia) for an assignment, the experience is rewarding, as everyone has a story to tell and share, and the journey is breathtaking. Everything is basic there but yet it felt so full.
I followed Amira and Erissa, to observe their journey and challenges to school.
It was dark and cold at 5.30 morning, Amira, woke up, washed herself with the aid of a flashlight, to get ready to school.
Suasana gelap dan dingin pada jam 5.30 pagi Amira bangun membersihkan diri dengan bantuan lampu suluh untuk bersiap ke sekolah.
After switching to school uniform, her mother, Mrs Juna a/p Yok Chek, helped to brush Amira’s hair neatly.
Setelah siap bertukar ke pakaian sekolah, Puan Juna a/p Yok Chek membantu menyikat rambut Amira dengan kemas.
At a nearby house, another student, Erissa, also prepares for school, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Surayati a/p Pintak.
Di rumah berhampiran, seorang lagi pelajar, Erissa, juga bersiap sedia ke sekolah, dibantu oleh ibunya, Puan Surayati a/p Pintak.
Due to the lack of electricity in Kampung Tual, Erissa brush her hair in a dark state and aided with her family’s only flashlight.
Kerana tiada bekalan elektrik di Kampung Tual, Erissa menyikat rambutnya dalam keadaan yang gelap dan dibantu dengan satu-satunya lampu suluh yang dimiliki keluarganya.
Once ready, Amira hurried out of the house with her mother in a dark morning, with only a small flashlight to helped them look around.
Setelah siap, Amira lekas keluar rumah ditemani ibunya dalam keadaan yang gelap gelita di waktu pagi, hanya lampu suluh yang kecil membantu mereka melihat sekeliling.
Erissa too, leaving her house, watched by her mother.
Selesai sudah, Erissa juga lekas keluar dari rumah diperhati oleh ibunya.
Amira accompanied by her mother while waiting for the transportation to school.
Amira dan ibunya menunggu ketibaan kenderaan ke sekolah.
Pak Pariman, the truck driver bringing students in Kg Tual to Senderut Primary School. It is around an hour journey to school. Pak Pariman are use to the damaged and potholes in the road so he drove carefully for the safety of the students.
Pak Pariman, pemandu kenderaan yang membawa murid-murid di Kg Tual ke SRK Senderut. Perjalanan yang gelap dan sunyi, mengambil selama sejam untuk tiba di sekolah. Pak Pariman sudah arif dengan jalan yang rosak dan berlubang. Beliau memandu dengan cermat demi keselamatan murid-murid.
The truck could fit in tightly 9 student.
Kereta empat roda ini membawa seramai 9 murid.
Reach school at 7 morning and the school assembly will start at 7.45am.
Tiba di sekolah sekitar jam 7 dan perhimpunan bermula jam 7.45pagi
Hilux trucks are often use as transportation for students from other villages. It looks dangerous for the students but it’s the option available.
Truk Hilux juga digunakan untuk membawa murud-murid dari perkampungan lain. Kelihatan sangat bahaya tetapi ini adalah pengangkutan yang boleh didapati.
This Series are part of Freedom Film Network published book, “Kami Pun Ada Hak Bersekolah”. An opportunity for me observe, learn and relearn.
“Kami Pun Ada Hak Bersekolah: Wanita Orang Asli Bersuara” yang merupakan kompilasi kisah-kisah peribadi yang ditulis oleh wanita muda Orang Asli. Kisah ini menceritakan pengalaman peribadi mereka mendepani cabaran berkaitan pendidikan dan impian serta aspirasi mereka.
Get a copy here: https://freedomfilm.my/e-commerce/merchandise/kami-pun-ada-hak-bersekolah/