C. Kalimantan monitors Madurese's land

C. Kalimantan monitors Madurese's land

PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: The Palangka Raya administration is keeping a watchful eye on land belonging to Madurese currently still living in refugee camps.

Palangka Raya National Land Agency (BPN) chairman Anyawungan K.D. Janguk said on Monday that the city administration must monitor refugee' land acquisition.

"The city administration must be informed about the status of land acquisition or purchase of the refugees to match it with city' records," Anyawungan said.

Tens of thousands of Madurese people were forced to leave their homes after ethnic conflict between the indigenous Dayak and Madurese migrants broke out in February and March 2001.

Some Madurese have requested that the Land Certificate Officers (PBAT) sell their lots. Local PBAT and BPN have put up "for sale" signs on the lots, including contact numbers.

BPN records show that there are 1,020 lots and houses belonging to the Madurese in Palangka Raya. -- Antara