inclined towards recognising that the Orang Asli have certain special rights and that these rights are to be protected. This is stated in a presentation of the Ministry to an international audience at the International Conference on the Indigenous People, organised by the Centre for Malaysian Pribumi Studies in July 2005 where it was proclaimed that “the Government’s intention is to bring the Orang Asli community into the mainstream of national development without depriving them of their rights.” (emphasis added). 18 ORANG ASLI – RIGHTS, PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS