A transmigrant success story

A transmigrant success story

JAKARTA (JP): A former bus conductor from Jakarta who
transmigrated to Bengkulu, Sumatra eight years ago revealed here
yesterday that as a result of his hard work he is now earning a
net income of Rp 7 million (US$3,245) a year.

"I was interested in transmigrating after watching on
television the positive aspects it could offer," said 32-year-old
Anton Muhyidin.

The former Jakarta resident explained that his income comes
from his land harvest, transportation business and small shop
that he owns.

However, Anton's success story is not indicative of the other
transmigrants from Jakarta, where only half of the 25 families
remain with Anton at the settlement site in Bengkulu.

Anton said those who left had not tried hard enough to
cultivate their land or get another job as factory workers near
the transmigration site.(mds)