The "video perang Sampit Dayak vs Madura no sensor" is a disturbing reminder of the violence and conflict that occurred in Sampit, Indonesia. The Sampit War was a complex and multifaceted conflict, driven by a range of factors, including land disputes, cultural differences, and economic grievances.
The roots trace back to the , when the Dutch colonial government initiated transmigration programs that brought Madurese settlers to Borneo. The Madurese, known for their hardworking and sometimes abrasive demeanor, quickly dominated the local economy—controlling markets, logging, and plantations. This caused severe "kecemburuan sosial" (social jealousy) among the Dayak, who felt like strangers in their own ancestral lands.
