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We connect and facilitate impact-driven capital to empower communities, offering vital infrastructure to transform livelihoods.

Our Mission. Progressing communities beyond basic needs.

With 11+ years on the ground, we act as project managers and facilitators with deep networks and expertise, co-designing solutions alongside Orang Asli leaders.

2,870
homes lit by solar energy
Group of Orang Asli community members posing together with Saora+ team in a village clearing surrounded by tropical forest Saora+ volunteers interacting with Orang Asli children at a village engagement event Saora+ impact programme delivery — hands-on infrastructure installation in a remote Orang Asli settlement Large community gathering with Orang Asli families celebrating the completion of a Saora+ development project
10.5M Litres of clean water provided to Orang Asli communities

We provide proprietary water filtration systems, solar energy, education centres, and socio-economic empowerment — transforming lives across Peninsular Malaysia.

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WaSH Solar Energy Education Socio-Economic Orang Asli Empowerment
Our Four Verticals

The core pillars that empower Saora+ to transform Orang Asli communities.

WaSH
WaSH

Proprietary water filtration providing clean water, reducing waterborne diseases and healthcare costs.

Solar
Solar Energy

Renewable energy enabling daily activities, increasing productivity, reducing kerosene reliance.

Education
Education

Learning centres with trained village educators ensuring equal access to education.

Socio-Economic
Socio-Economic

Sustainable income sources, skills training, and community-driven economic activities.

Saora+ proprietary gravity-fed water filtration system installed at the edge of an Orang Asli village, with PVC pipework connecting to a forest stream Community members helping construct a clean water supply point, carrying materials through the rainforest terrain Close-up of Saora+ water filtration unit showing multi-stage purification filters treating river water for safe drinking Orang Asli children filling bottles from a newly installed clean water tap in their village Saora+ team conducting a WaSH hygiene education workshop with Orang Asli families under a communal shelter

Clean water infrastructure transforming health outcomes in Orang Asli communities.

Solar panel array mounted on the roof of an Orang Asli communal hall, providing renewable energy to a remote village Saora+ technicians installing solar panels on a village learning centre, working alongside community members Orang Asli village at dusk illuminated by solar-powered lighting, replacing kerosene lamps Battery storage and solar inverter system installed inside a community building, providing reliable off-grid electricity Saora+ solar energy project completion ceremony with community members and project partners

Solar panels powering communal halls and learning centres across remote villages.

Orang Asli children studying at desks inside a Saora+ learning centre, with a trained village educator guiding them Interior of a Saora+ learning centre equipped with books, educational materials, and colourful wall displays Classroom activities — Orang Asli students engaged in hands-on learning exercises with art supplies and workbooks Village educator leading a group lesson for young Orang Asli learners in an outdoor community setting Orang Asli students proudly displaying their schoolwork and achievements at a Saora+ education programme event

Empowering Orang Asli youth with quality learning resources and village educators.

Orang Asli artisans crafting traditional bamboo weavings as part of a Saora+ community enterprise programme Skills training workshop — Orang Asli participants learning sustainable livelihood techniques with Saora+ facilitators Community members preparing goods for market as part of a Saora+ sustainable income generation programme Orang Asli guides leading an eco-tourism trek through ancestral rainforest land, trained through Saora+ programs Community meeting discussing economic development planning with Saora+ and village leaders gathered around a table Group photo of Orang Asli participants after completing a Saora+ socio-economic empowerment skills programme

Building economic resilience through skills training and community enterprise.

Impact Stories

Real outcomes across our four verticals — measurable change in real communities.

Saora+ clean water infrastructure at Kampung Sungai Raba — gravity-fed water filtration system serving the remote Orang Asli settlement Community members at Kampung Sungai Raba with the newly installed clean water supply point and filtration equipment Saora+ WaSH programme in action — water filtration unit and pipework delivering clean water at Kampung Sungai Raba Orang Asli families at Kampung Sungai Raba accessing clean water from the Saora+ gravity-fed system Completed Saora+ clean water project at Kampung Sungai Raba — sustainable infrastructure transforming community health outcomes
WaSH

Clean Water for Kampung Sungai Raba

Gravity-fed water system with proprietary filtration serving a remote settlement. Includes sanitation infrastructure and hygiene education workshops.

120
Families
95%
Disease Reduction
24/7
Clean Water
Solar-powered communal hall at Kampung Sungai Kelit — exterior view of the completed building with solar panel installation on the roof Inside the solar-powered communal hall at Sungai Kelit — community space illuminated by off-grid solar energy Saora+ solar infrastructure at Sungai Kelit — rooftop solar panel array and electrical system powering the communal hall Orang Asli community members at the solar-powered communal hall in Kampung Sungai Kelit, enabled by Saora+ renewable energy programme
Solar

Solar-Powered Communal Hall — Sungai Kelit

Off-grid solar installation powering the village communal hall and learning centre, enabling evening classes and device charging with battery storage.

5kW
Installed
18hrs
Daily Power
3
Buildings
Saora+ learning centre session — Orang Asli children engaged in structured education activities with a trained village educator Orang Asli students at a Saora+ learning centre participating in group learning and tutoring programmes Classroom activities at a Saora+ education centre — children working with educational materials and school supplies Village educator guiding young Orang Asli learners through hands-on exercises at a community learning centre Orang Asli youth participating in structured education programmes at a Saora+ community learning facility Saora+ education programme in action — bridging the education gap for Orang Asli communities through village-based learning centres
Education

Bridging the Education Gap — Learning Centres

Established learning centres across Cohort villages with structured tutoring, trained village educators, and equal access to school supplies and programmes.

9
Centres
1,300
Trained
200+
Graduates
Orang Asli community members participating in a Saora+ livelihood skills training workshop Saora+ enterprise programme — Orang Asli participants developing sustainable income skills and community enterprise Community-driven enterprise activities — Orang Asli artisans and workers building economic resilience through Saora+ programmes Saora+ socio-economic empowerment in action — skills development and livelihood training for Orang Asli communities Orang Asli participants engaged in sustainable livelihood activities as part of Saora+ community enterprise programme Saora+ community-driven enterprise and livelihood programme — empowering Orang Asli as stewards of their ancestral lands
Socio-Economic

Community-Driven Enterprise & Livelihood

Sustainable income programs including guide training, craft production, and skill development — empowering Orang Asli as stewards of their ancestral lands.

50+
Participants
3x
Income Growth
5
Programs
Our Impact

Every number represents a real person, a real community, a real transformation.

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Orang Asli Trained
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Education Centres
Interactive Impact

Watch our impact grow — year by year.

Kedah Perak Kelantan Pahang Selangor N. Sembilan Melaka Johor Terengganu Saora HQ
Unreached settlements Saora+ active
2014

Saora Industries is founded in Petaling Jaya, beginning its mission to empower Orang Asli communities.

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The Reality Gap

Orang Asli poverty rates vs national average

Categorised as Poor
50%
5.6%
Hard-core Poverty
33%
0.7%
Orang Asli National Average

Source: Malaysia CARE, Saora analysis (2022)

11 Years of Impact

Cumulative outcomes since 2014

2,870 Homes Lit by Solar
10.55M Litres of Clean Water
1,300 Orang Asli Trained
9 Education Centres
RM350–450 Average monthly Orang Asli income
95% Disease reduction with clean water
18 Ethnic subgroups served
11+ Years on the ground
Recognition

Our impact journey recognised globally.

2016

HERE FOR GOOD

Laureate Group, Chicago

2018

FORCE FOR GOOD

Malaysia Tatler

2018

CEMEX TEC Social Innovation

CEMEX, Mexico

2018

Obama Foundation Roundtable

Solving Poverty in ASEAN

Trusted by

JAKOA · PETRONAS · CIMB · Axiata Foundation · EDOTCO · Ministry of Rural Development · Ministry of Women · Great Eastern Takaful · PwC Malaysia · Yayasan Hasanah · 3M · HSBC · JP Morgan Chase Foundation · JAKOA · PETRONAS · CIMB · Axiata Foundation · EDOTCO · Ministry of Rural Development · Ministry of Women · Great Eastern Takaful · PwC Malaysia · Yayasan Hasanah · 3M · HSBC · JP Morgan Chase Foundation ·
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Accredited Social Enterprise

KUSKOP — Ministry of Entrepreneur Development & Cooperatives (2024–2029)

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Tax Exemption — Section 44(11C)

Ministry of Finance — Donors receive tax deductions

Our Direction

Building the next chapter of Orang Asli empowerment

We're evolving from project-based interventions to a comprehensive, scalable model — building partnerships with government agencies, corporate CSR programs, and international organisations.

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Scale to 100 Communities

Expanding WaSH and Solar to 100 communities across Perak, Pahang, and Kelantan by 2028.

Strategic CSR Partnerships

Structured programs with corporates like PETRONAS for scalable, funded initiatives.

Impact Measurement

Data-driven tracking across all four verticals with transparent stakeholder reporting.

Community-Led Sustainability

Training leaders to manage programs independently, ensuring impact beyond our involvement.

Five smiling Orang Asli children standing together in their village, representing the communities Saora+ serves

Let's start a conversation about creating impact together.

Whether you're a corporate partner, NGO, government agency, or individual — we'd love to explore how we can work together.

Founder
Ganesh Muren
Email
gm@saoraindustries.com
Phone
+60 19-386 0907

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Saora+ and how you can get involved

Saora+ (Saora Industries Sdn Bhd) is an accredited Social Enterprise dedicated to empowering Orang Asli communities across Malaysia. We operate across four core verticals: WaSH, Solar Energy, Education, and Socio-Economic development — working directly with indigenous leaders to co-design culturally appropriate programs.
We welcome volunteers with diverse skills — from engineering and teaching to project management and marketing. Fill out the contact form above and our team will match you with available opportunities across our four verticals.
Every donation goes directly to program delivery — covering water infrastructure, solar equipment, educational materials, and community development. We publish quarterly impact reports detailing how funds are used. We hold tax exemption status from the Ministry of Finance.
We work with Orang Asli communities across Peninsular Malaysia, primarily in Perak, Pahang, and Kelantan. Our programs focus on remote settlements lacking basic infrastructure including clean water, electricity, and educational facilities.
Absolutely. We actively seek partnerships with corporations, educational institutions, and other NGOs. We have existing CSR partnerships (including with PETRONAS) and can structure programs that align with your organisation's impact goals across any of our four verticals.
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