Log-Loving Neighbors

ENTIKONG, Indonesia, and Tebedu, Malaysia—borders. Dozens of trucks roar back and forth, swirling dust into the sky. Those from the directions of the neighboring countries fly by fast—no loads. On the other hand, those from Kalimantan can only crawl by, laden with large-diameter round logs.

At Entikong checkpoint, the process was like lightning. The official received the list, glanced briefly at the load, and shook the hand of the

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