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In the 18th and 19th centuries slavery was a ‘common feature’ among the Orang, who were commonly viewed as as ‘kafirs’, and ‘non-humans.’
The modus operandi was basically to swoop down on a settlement and kill off all the adult men. Women and children were preferred as they were less likely to run away and were ‘easier to tame.’ The Orang Asli slaves were sold off or given to local rulers and chieftains to gain their favour.
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During the time of the slave trade, the British arrived, taking favour to the Orang Asli as specimens for anthropological research.
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