A Promise of ‘Livelihood Land’ for the Orang Rimba Tribe in Jambi

For almost three decades, many parts of the forest area, has turned into monoculture plantations. The realization of the government’s promise to give “livelihood land” for Orang Rimba tribe, is awaited.

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Social Afairs Minister Tri Rismaharini had a dialogue with the children of the Orang Rimba community in the Terab River area, Batanghari Regency, Jambi, Wednesday (10/3/2021).

BATANGHARI, KOMPAS - Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini has promised to give “livelihood land” for the nomadic rang Rimba tribe in Jambi. The land is needed to ensure sustainable food production for the tribe community in the Bukit Duabelas national park.

Minister Risma made the promise during a visit to the community in the Terab River area, Batanghari Regency, Jambi, on Wednesday (10/3/2021). Risma came to the Orang Rimba settlement, which is tucked away between the oil palm and rubber corporate plantations, to see their homes, with plastic tarpaulin roof and without walls.