 They continue to exist only because of the low level of contact with other people; due to the fact that the traditions of the people do not approve of mixed marriages with other ethnic groups.Indigenous inhabitants of Peninsular Malaysia have a special status, which is enshrined in the legislation of the country.They use the special term Orang Asli, which means, "ancient inhabitants", "original peoples", "first peoples", "aborigines" in the Malay language.