The conflict erupted on , in the town of Sampit, Central Kalimantan. It primarily involved the indigenous Dayak people and migrant Madurese settlers who had arrived through government-sponsored transmigration programs starting as early as 1930.
: By the time the military restored order, hundreds (some estimates say over 500) had lost their lives, and over 100,000 people were displaced. The event led to significant changes in local governance and a long, painful process of reconciliation. ⚠️ A Note on Graphic Content video+perang+sampit+dayak+vs+madura+no+sensor+best