They continue to live a nomadic, hunting-and-gathering lifestyle call themselves Batek. Recently, there has been some intermarriage with the neighbouring Semokberi group.

The Batek are a gentle race of people, short in stature, dark-skinned, and with tight curly hair. The Semokberi have wavy hair. They have their own language, but also speak Malay. Their habitations are simple, palm-thatched shelters, one for each family group, with several families usually staying together. The Batek depend largely on forest produce for their food supply - fruits, yams, and small animal life such as monkeys and squirrels which are hunted with a blowpipe. But some earn some cash income as guides for Gunung Tahan parities.

As guides, they will willingly share with you their intimate knowledge of the rain forest, and the beliefs and customs that form the basis of their way of life.

• Please respect the privacy of individuals and families in the Batek settlements.

• If you wish to take photographs,please ask beforehand.