Between the 1960s and 1990s, Indonesia’s transmigration program moved millions of landless farmers from densely populated Java and Madura to less populated islands like Kalimantan. To the indigenous Dayak, this felt like a silent invasion. Meanwhile, many Madurese migrants—known for their strong work ethic and cultural tenacity—kept to themselves, creating parallel societies.
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Over 1,000 died (estimates vary). Nearly 120,000 Madurese fled to South Kalimantan and East Java. Entire villages were erased. Between the 1960s and 1990s