Not only has the commission brought a semblance of unity and cooperation to non-OA workers reaching out to the OA, it has also helped to bring together the OA workers and Christians from various tribes.

And, like their non-OA brethren throughout Malaysia who are clamouring for unity, the OA workers are calling for oneness. Said OA worker Pr Miun Amat: "I hope the commission will open the Orang Asli’s eye to see the need for unity and greater cooperation."

Added Pr Silvanus Tan: "I sincerely hope the commission can unite the OA churches to work together towards achieving the common goal, that is to be an independent OA Church."

Both Pr Miun and Pr Tan – founder members of the commission – are currently pastoring OA churches. Since getting involved in the commission, they have gained a greater appreciation and respect of the diversity in approach to ministry by the various denominations.

The few seminars and conferences have provided ample opportunity for them, and others, to work together and fellowship – an opportunity not available in the past as churches held their own training for their own congregations.

"The OA leaders from various denominations are now able to sit at the same table and discuss matters without being suspicious of each other. We feel comfortable with each other each time we meet," observed Pr Tan.

Besides pooling resources and exchanging ideas, the joint meetings have motivated and encouraged them to press on in their ministry, according to Pr Miun. That is because they are now able to share their personal struggles with each other, he explained.

The increasing cooperation and unity among the churches and workers involved in the OA ministry have greatly encouraged the commission to be even more proactive in its role as a facilitator.