Two Groups, Different Aims

AT first, the Betawi (indigenous residents of Jakarta) gathered to express their discontent, some claiming their land had been confiscated illegally, while others complained of difficulty finding work. They were also upset by newcomers to the city, who often treated them with disrespect.

The meeting was held at the Ziyadatul Mubtadiien Islamic Boarding School, at Cakung, North Jakarta, on July 15, five years ago. This event led to the formation of

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