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The Mah Meri are an ethnic group native to western part of Peninsular Malaysia. The Mah Meri (Mah meaning people and Meri meaning forest), originally known as the Besisi, also call themselves Ma Betisek, which means, "people with fish scales". The Mah Meri is one of the nineteen Orang Asli people groups of Peninsular Malaysia. They are officially classified under Senoi subgroup.
Living in small wooden houses set in harmony with the surrounding forces of nature, the Mah Meri prefers to remain as "forest people." Hence in their villages, life seems relatively untouched by modern progress. They are known for their woodcarving skills, yet their economic activity remains rooted in agriculture and fishing. They resist employment outside of their community.
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