<p class="Abstract-Eng-Text">The decision of the Indonesian government to move its capital from Jakarta to North Penajam Paser Regency (PPU) in East Kalimantan Province has affected the vulnerable local indigenous people (MHA). This study aims to determine the impact of this relocation and formulate a strategy that protects Dayak Paser in PPU Regency as a traditional community despite challenges from modern society. Historical and statutory approaches were used for literature documentation., while qualitative data analysis was based on inductive and deductive reasoning logic. The results showed that capital relocation affects Dayak Paser's existence in economics, environment, natural resources, environment, politics, livelihood, and security fields, though three strategies can be adopted for legal protection. These include drafting and ratifying a law on the State Capital for regulating the legal protection of indigenous people in the PPU Regency area, guaranteeing the determination of the legal standing of MHA automatically and permanent human rights for people of MHA origin. Therefore, the government and legislature should use these findings to formulate policies and regulations about the existence of the state capital. <strong></strong></p>