Hard progress: While East Kalimantan is set for development as Indonesia’s new capital, its ethnic groups still hold on to ancient customary laws, particularly its Dayak community. — The Jakarta Post/ANN
JAKARTA: A riot broke out in the location of Indonesia’s new capital, in Penajam district in North Penajam Paser regency, East Kalimantan, after a deadly brawl a week prior.
During the riot at Penajam Ferry Port, ticket counters for klotok (traditional wooden boats) and speedboats were damaged, forcing the port management to cease operations for the day.
