a separate people—that is, as distinct groups associated with particular territorial bases and requiring ‘government’ on a different basis from that of the other communities. But, as can be discerned from their demands, Orang Asli are not seeking self-determination in the sense that they want to secede from the Malaysian nation state. Rather, the desire is to exercise full autonomy in their traditional territories, both in the control and ownership of their lands, and in the determination of their way they want to lead their lives. 2.3.2 Self-Determination: What It Implies In the context of the Orang Asli, the right to self-determination would generally include, but not be limited to: • The right to the ownership of their lands as the territorial base for the existence of their populations; • The right to use, manage and dispose of all natural resources found within their ancestral lands; • The right to control their own local economies, and the right to economic prosperity; • The right to restore, manage, develop and practise their culture, language, traditions and way of life in accordance with their worldview, and to educate their children to them; • The right to determine the form of self-government, and to uphold their own indigenous political systems; and • The right to a life of peace and security. ORANG ASLI – RIGHTS, PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS 65