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THE BORDER

" THANK YOU, FOR YOU VISIT "

Oh dear, Sir, how many more kilometers...

...we need to travel on a road like this ?

Pretty long, Ma'am.

Sir, Where's the forest, why does it look like this ?

I'm not really sure, Ma'am.

But, people say it's going to be turned into a plantation.

Who's the owner, Sir?

Who's else, if not city dwellers.

Pigs!

Damn, what's going on, Sir?

Pigs, crossing the road, Ma'am.

Pigs?

Yes, Ma'am. I almost ran over them.

The trouble here is,

if a pig is owned by one of the community members...

I can get punished by tribal law and end up bankrupt.

Why bankrupt?

Yes, Ma'am.

Pigs here are worth a lot. Depending how old they are...

and then how long is their life span,

how many sucklings can they have.

That's what I mean, how I can go bankrupt.

The pig might be worth as much as this car!

Oh-no!

What now, Sir?

Just a minute, let me check.

What's the condition?

The tire is flat, Ma'am, and I didn't bring the jack.

Damn it! So, what can we do?

Our only solution is to wait for help, Ma'am.

Especially in this kind of place.

How much further do we have to go?

We're not that far, the harbor is already in the village region.

I need to pee. ls there a toilet near?

My only suggestion is the bushes, but I don't recommend it, Ma'am...

there are many venomous animals, probably snakes.

I'm screwed!

Excuse me, Ma'am. I'll switch off the engine.

Damn!

What are we going to do, Sir?

Well, we just wait here, Ma'am.

Just rest until we get help, it shouldn't be long until dawn.

Please, rest, Ma'am.

How much longer, do we have to wait like this?

We can't estimate, Ma'am.

Sir, can't you phone someone for help?

There's no signal in this area, Ma'am.

It's dead...

Morning, brother!

Morning, brother. How are you?

What's going on?

Flat tire.

And?

I didn't bring the jack.

Didn't bring the jack? Get ours down!

Yes, Sir!

But... I didn't bring the wrench either.

What were you thinking, driving a guest with no jack or wrench?

Get the key for the tire too!

The key'?

Yes!

Where is your guest from?

From Jakarta.

What occasion?

I'm not sure. You can ask her directly.

Hey... good morning, Ma'am!

Good morning, Sir.

We're helping you, OK, Ma'am.

Thank you, Sir. We were getting desperate.

It's best you step out, Ma'am. So, we can jack the car.

A journalist, Ma'am?

I'm Jaleswari.

N“...

Just a second.

I'm not a journalist, Sir...

my organization has sent me, to work for Kuntebawang village.

Is it still far from here?

Keep on going 10 Kilometers from here and you will find the harbor...

then you take a boat and it should be another 1,5 hours, Ma'am.

Anyone picking you up?

Yes, our contacts name is, Mr. Adeus.

Oh, Mr. Adeus, the teacher?

You know him, Sh'?

Yes, I do.

The sun's scorching hot here.

Understand Ma'am, that we're right on the equator.

There's always a spare sun, just in case it's not hot enough.

OK, that's done.

Hang on, Ma'am.

It's done?

That's enough. It's done.

Please, Ma'am.

Thank you very much, Sir.

Take care on the road.

Thanks, Sir.

Sure, Ma'am.

Sailed through the river and passed the hills.

Carrying packages for the whole village.

Here I come, Jalung, the floating mailman.

Miss Jales, yes?

Yes.

I'm Urai. Mr. Adeus has asked me to fetch you.

Oh yeah.

Let my friend carry your belongings.

OK. thanks.

Whose name is Janta?

You've a package from Tebedu.

Be careful, Ma'am...

This one's from Sarawak.

Urai!

Yes, I'm

Urai! Urai!

Please wait a moment, Ma'am.

This is the one from Sarawak.

Hold on...

I have a letter for the priest. Please pass it to him?

From who and what's inside?

From me! It has all my confessions.

You always want know.

Please, Ma'am. Go ahead.

Hallo? Yes, I've just entered the village.

Hallo? Yes, hallo?

Hey!

Hey!

Hey, hey, hey!

Yes, hallo?

Hallo?

Hallo?

Hallo?

Hallo?

Yes, hallo?

Yes, hallo?

Yes, hallo?

Yes, hallo?

How are you?

My name is Jaleswari. What's yours?

My name is, Borneo.

Borneo! Why did you take Miss Janes' phone?

It's OK.

Who do you want to call?

Congratulations, Miss Janes. You've just met one of your students.

How are you, Ma'am. I'm from Jakarta.

Our teacher! Our teacher!

I'm not a teacher.

Hallo, I'm Adeus.

Oh, yes. Hallo, I'm Jaleswari.

I will help you, whilst you're here.

Yes, I heard from the company...

I've arranged for you to meet with the head of village.

Head of village?

Yes. He's the well respected chief here.

Every new guest, like yourself, Ma'am... must meet him first.

Please, Ma'am.

Mr. Adeus, I'll deliver this package to the priest first, OK?

There he is

Commander...

Adeus.

Please come.

Please, Ma'am.

Please, enter.

Please...

Drink first.

You want a drink, Tucang?

I had some, earlier.

This is tuak (fermented drink), Ma'am.

Please, drink.

Thank you, but I had plenty to drink on the way here.

Come on, let's drink a little.

Come, a little bit more?

This is our hunt, venison meat. Try it.

Come on, Adeus.

Ma'am...

Thank you, I'm full, I ate on the road.

Come on, try it.

Commander?

This guest is from Jakarta.

She wants to help the education system here.

She's a teacher.

She's Borneo's teacher.

Commander...

We can't stay for long.

We want to drop off Miss Janes, so she can stay the night at yours.

Stay the night at mine's!

Hey, how are you, Borneo?

I'm fine

How many pigs do you have now?

Five pigs, already.

The smallest one's named, Jakarta.

Really, our guest can stay at your house?

Of course!

Fine, bring this guest to your house.

Attention, Commander!

If I may ask, what are you drawing, Commander?

Child, do you really want to know what I'm drawing?

Yes, Commander.

I'm drawing something,

that's difficult for Jakarta people to comprehend.

What do you mean?

When the time comes, you will understand, child.

We'll see how long you can survive living here.

Adeus, take our guest to Borneo's house, OK?

Come on, Ma'am.

Tucang, please carry Miss Janes' belongings.

Borneo!

You take Miss Janeswari and I'll catch up later.

OK, Mr. Adeus.

Borneo, do you like school?

I really like it, Ma'am.

Do you go to school?

No. There are no teachers here.

When they come, they don't stay for long.

The highest class here is the third grade.

If you want to continue, you have to go to another village in a boat.

What an effort to take a boat.

Why don't you study with Mr. Adeus?

I don't know why I don't study with Mr. Adeus.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Ma'am.

So you can get some rest.

Hey Pagau, what's new?

The woman isn't a problem, yet...

I heard she still can't talk.

She can't even remember her own name.

Good.

We still have a chance.

But, there's some news.

What news?

Adeus has a guest from Jakarta.

It's a woman.

Oh my...

She's at Commander Galiong Bengker's house.

Maybe she's a spy, sent here.

I heard she's working with Adeus on education.

Let me remind you, don't trust what people say!

Keep an eye on that woman.

I want facts.

We have to keep things under control!

- You understand? - Yes.

We can't say no to the Commander's requests.

Even myself.

I didn't say, no. She can take my room.

Thank you, Ma'am.

Thank the Commander.

Take her bags inside.

You've had a long trip, take some rest.

We have a lot to discuss tomorrow.

Please, Ma'am...

Nawara!

How long have you been standing there?

I've come to say...

Let me take care of that woman, until she's better.

You need not worry.

I know.

Just like how you looked after me for years.

Yes.

Until, you changed.

Ever since we lost our child.

Nawara!

Time passes fast...

Unnoticed... passing through days, months and years.

Revealing from one episode of life to another...

without any hesitation.

Sometimes I want to bargain,

You will be strong.

But reality has Its own price...

I have grown, fallen in love, married,

and the seed of love is in my womb...

Jales, I recently received a report...

...that the CSR program on the island of Borneo, is not working.

The teaching process is at a halt and the teachers we send,

keep on returning.

Our time is running out, Jales.

If by the end of the month...

...you can't get down to the bottom of this problem...

and if the program is still not running,

I will stop the program and all projects.

Life, how !'m grateful...

You have made me so happy...

Yet, should I condemn and curse,

you as you stole the love of my life,

without caring how broken and lonely I would be...

I realize that every page of life has its own meaning...

I feel I can change the world...

With a new life in my womb."...

I firmly move on and try to solve the problems here...

I'm over whelmed...

My fingers freeze...

The feels heavy and I can barely could move it...

Hundreds of questions pass my mind.

Does this mean I should no longer write?

Does this mean I should stand tall and act?

Oh, life... Open up my eyes and heart...

Lead me to see what is really happening here...

Please, go ahead, Ma'am.

Good morning, miss!

Morning.

What would you like to buy?

I'll take a look, first?

Please allow me to introduce myself, I'm Otik, Adeus' friend.

If you ever need anything, just let me know.

Thank you, am sure the time will come when I need your help.

Will gladly assist. Please...

Good morning, Ma'am.

Be careful, he's a snake.

I don't want any new problems.

Don't you try and manipulate Commander Galiong Bengker.

If you're willing to help me, I promise, this village will prosper.

Everything is so expensive.

Miss, everything from Malaysia is cheaper because it's accessible...

But don't worry,

you can pay either in Indonesian Rupiah or Malaysian Ringgit.

I'm also a migrant, just like you.

Thank you, excuse us.

Of course.

Keep an eye on that woman.

Boss, who is she?

You're supposed to be informing me!

Pagau...

Watch her close!

Where you going, boss?

Adeus, is Borneo Nawara's grandchild?

It's a long story.

But, since you'll be staying here,

and hopefully for awhile, you should know...

Borneo is the grandson of Nawara and the Commander.

Borneo's parents?

The mother passed away a long time ago.

Where as the father, there's been no news,

since he left for Malaysia.

Adeus...

I need to bathe...

The river's that direction.

Jaleswari...

Jaleswari! Come swim! The water's nice, don't hesitate.

It's clean... come on!

Hold on... over there it's not dirty.

Is the water dirty?

Ah! Jaleswari won't swim!

Jaleswari won't swim! Jaleswari won't swim!

Jaleswari won't swim!

Adeus...

These kids want to learn, no?

How come there aren't many students?

How come there aren't many students?

The kids don't have anymore expectations from the school.

No teachers can stand them.

The would rather work the farm, hunt or help their parents.

We're faced between a want and the reality.

Please, start, Ma'am.

I'm not a teacher.

What do you mean?

I'm here to inspect why our company's CSR program isn't working.

And why is the teaching process here at a halt.

All the teachers resign and we want to try and find a solution.

You should have told me this from the beginning.

How could I tell you, when I was never given the chance?

Borneo... I don't have the heart.

What should we do now?

You see those kids, Jales. They have hope in you.

Alright, just between us, I will act as a teacher.

I would rather do this than crush their hopes.

You have to help me, Adeus.

Adeus, you have knowledge that you can pass to them.

Why does the teaching process have to stop?

Even if there is no aid that comes, you can still teach.

They need education not a diploma.

It's not that easy, Jales.

Why not? You're the only teacher here.

All you have to do is teach them.

The border is only 8 Kilometers from here.

Things are so different there.

All the public services are much better.

It's like heaven.

Everyone wants to go to heaven.

Why don't they go to school, so they can become smarter...

and make better lives for themselves?

That's Jakarta talk.

Talk from someone who knows nothing about this place.

Why be so cynical?

You want to go to heaven?

Am I wrong?

There is no Utopia here.

This is the concrete reality, right here.

The conditions make us what we are.

I don't agree.

Borneo!

Borneo, do you want to learn?

You like school?

L do!

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to become president!

Great. Now, may I ask a favor from the Mr. President?

Mr. President must have a lot of people...

and a lot of them would obey him, right?

Can Mr. President gather all these people together...

...and make them smarter?

Let's play!

Yes, Miss Jaleswari!

Thank you, Mr. President.

You see that, Adeus?

That's not a choice between a want and reality.

That is a will to face reality.

The children have to go to school, if they keep on working the farms...

what about their education?

If they go to school, what are we going to eat?

I understand, there is nothing wrong with farming.

We farm and then sell the crops to the country over the border...

then we get an income to live.

If one day our brothers stop buying the crop and then what?

If one day our brothers stop buying the crop and then what?

We can't be dependent.

They may have better roads.

But our country is much more beautiful.

We are wealthier.

If the children go to school, they will become smarter.

They'll think about how they can survive on their own land.

They can become doctors, soldiers,

or even a teacher like Adeus.

I don't want my children to become like Adeus.

He can't hunt, farm... he can't even sharpen knives.

I think our efforts have been enough, for the day.

This is it?

Where are the others?

Two to three days they will come.

So they come all together.

This is not possible.

Just cancel it.

How? They've paid.

How? They've paid.

We'll discuss it in private.

1,2,3, 4, 5,6, 7...

God who created the universe

God controls the universe, God commands.

God knows all, God has power over life.

God protects...

I want to pray to you oh God who protects and nourishes...

I will collect some wood and root to heal the ill.

Amen.

You behind the tree, come here.

Ma'am, the Commander is calling you.

Many people are smart, but only few want lo understand.

If you truly want to help the people here...

try to understand our way of thinking.

If you can't best go back to Jakarta.

Ubuh.. Hallo, I'm Arif.

How are you today?

Are you feeling better?

She's not speaking yet?

Yes, yes, she is speaking,

but she still doesn't remember her name.

Has she started to eat?

Yes.

Mr. Arif.

Teacher.

Hallo, how are you?

I'm fine, thanks.

How are you Ma'am, well?

I'm healthy, thank God.

Excuse me, Jales.

I need to leave, I've some business over the border.

If you want to and have the time,

you can come and see the area on the border.

You can take some pictures.

OK.

Be careful.

Miss Jales, please step back a little.

This marks the border between Malaysia and Indonesia.

You've just entered Malaysian territory without a permit.

The border is marked only with something like this?

No walls or metal thorns?

This is what it is.

The indigenous people, they can pass no problem.

People need to remember, that the community along this border,

they are all of one tribe, they are brothers.

Because of politics in the past, they became separated.

Ultimately their culture is one.

When the country border was established,

legally they couldn't cross.

Since the situation is like this, it's rather hard to monitor.

Ubuh, the one at Nawara's, is she from here, or...?

No, she's not.

Then how come she's at Nawara's?

We found her in the middle of the forest.

What happened?

We are still investigating.

What about you, why do you come so far?

Besides being sent by my company for work,

there's nothing else.

The water's fresh, isn't it, Ma'am? Rids the heat.

That's the beauty of nature, gives you freshness.

You've never bathed in the river?

Never, Ma'am.

It's true what the Commander says.

What did that old man say?

I need to understand nature.

That's what a forest man would say.

Looking at his charm,

he must have been handsome when he was young?

Like Mrs. Nawara, you can still see her beauty until now.

Adeus !

I've warned you, Adeus!

But the children like her, Otik.

Let them play and learn from her.

I've warned you, Adeus!

Harvest is near.

People better not lose their crops...

People better not lose their crops...

...just because of that person from Jakarta!

You understand?

Miss Jales.

Yes?

Hmm...if I may ask,

what is the purpose of you being here?

I'm here to make sure the CSR education program...

...run by our company functions.

The community here don't need this.

Our livelihood is more important.

With education they can improve their welfare.

The children are used to farming.

They need to work hard for their parents.

School is not a priority.

I'm sure the children here want to go to school.

The need it.

Miss Jales, I'm warning you.

Your efforts here are useless.

Good evening.

Excuse me, Ma'am. Have you seen Adeus?

I don't see.

The President failed, Ma'am! No one wants to listen.

Don't worry about it.

Let's play!

What do you like to play here?

Hunting!

Then let's go hunting!

Let's go hunting!

Nawara...

I heard you named her, Ubuh. Is this true?

Right ?

Yes, so it's easier to call her.

Yes, so it's easier to call her.

It's best you care for her.

Is she better?

I've brought some root.

Boil it and give her the broth, three times a day.

Talk to her...

Tell her beautiful stories.

Where is our handsome grandson?

He's been away since early this morning.

He said he was going to the river.

I'll go find him.

I wont stay.

Child, you won't find something like that in Jakarta.

Adeus!

Adeus!

I've found a way out.

We can teach in lots of ways.

I got this idea when I went hunting with the kids.

What's wrong with you?

You better leave this village.

What did you say?

It's best you go home to Jakarta.

The conditions here are too tough, for a pregnant woman.

You were threatened?

The people here need food and money.

Not education.

Did they threaten you, Adeus?

Adeus, look at me!

I don't want them to hurt you and Ubuh.

Don't think I don't get scared.

If we are alone we would be scared.

We can make it.

And now we have each other.

We can make it.

If you want to fight, go ahead without me.

Adeus, you're from the Dayak tribe.

You can't be...

Jales, go home... I want to speak to him.

Adeus!

Wake up!

That city girl is better than you!

She is an amazing woman.

She thinks about teaching outside of a square room.

She's created an ever bigger classroom.

That's why, wake up!

You...

Listen Adeus!

You are our only hope, the village hope!

Students, today we'll learn about gravity...

We'll use rocks for practice.

- Here's a... - Big rock.

- And here's a... - Smaller rock.

The bigger rock will have a greater gravity pull than the smaller one.

We can prove it with this water.

I'll teach you about how fire needs oxygen.

Take a look at this fire...

The fire can burn because it's surrounded by oxygen.

Here's an example...

Who can get some fire?

Come on.

Can you use this?

Thank you, Mr. Adeus.

Now, if we cover the fire, it has no air and won't light.

Who did this to you?

You can talk to me about anything.

Don't be scared.

What is your name?

Where are you from?

You can trust me.

You're not alone, OK.

Just rest for now.

You will be OK.

Rest...

Rest...

They are evil.

Borneo...

Can you please take me to the border?

Come on.

I think she knows.

It seems like it, boss.

Rid her from this village.

Yes.

She was taken illegally over the border, through the forest.

She was raped.

She's scared and won't talk.

She's chosen to stay silent.

She said, the first time she was taken here...

she recognizes someone who crossed her over.

Who?

The men who are always with Otiq.

Pagau?

Jales, from now on you have to be careful.

Go home and live your life as normal.

Don't let them find out, you know.

Let me take care of the rest.

Jales, have you found what you are looking for?

I'm still searching, Ma'am.

What are you looking for here, Jales?

It's comfortable in Jakarta.

Proof.

Miss Jaleswari, why are you alone?

It's OK, Borneo.

Miss Jales wants to be alone.

I'm thinking about when I have a child...

How will he grow up, without a father.

I also don't have a father.

My mother passed away, giving birth to me.

Calm down Jales, calm down!

Calm down Jales, calm down!

The island of Borneo is a tough terrain.

What if something happens to you?

Nothing will happen.

I have to leave.

This is about commitment and responsibility.

Aren't there any men who can represent you?

There's no use, if I send someone else,

nothing will get done.

I don't have a choice.

Jales, you need to remember that your future is here.

There's no more future for me.

There's only, now.

Jaleswari...

Jaleswari, let's learn.

Come on.

Come on.

Borneo can't learn without Jaleswari.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on Jaleswari, I want to learn.

Come on.

I want lo go to school.

Come on.

Come on.

Borneo, come here with your friend.

All the planets that are around the sun...

Water flow, it flows from higher to lower ground.

If the water looks calm, it means that it's deep.

Hallo.. Kunun, you and Sapto must come here.

The culture is extremely beautiful, the people are amazing.

One coffee, please.

As soon as I get reception... and am at the border.

I'll send over the report.

Thank you.

Jales, would you like some?

No, thank you.

Even if you don't want it,

at minimum you have to touch the glass.

That's the custom here.

It's funny how.

Just last month I didn't think I'd ever feel happiness.

But now...

Being here...

Makes me feel the kind of happiness I've never felt before.

What makes you happy here?

The nature,

culture...

...and the people.

There are many things you don't know about me, Arif.

What have you been doing?!

You parasite!!

You can't even get rid of two women.

You fool.

Be patient, Sir.

We're waiting for the right time,

to execute the plan we've discussed.

Tonight is delivery time.

It can't be delayed anymore.

Do it as planned!

Divert attention and expel the women from here!!

What did Hell you!

The women at the Nawara house bring catastrophe!

What kind of curse will befall upon us?

If we let the women stay here!

Do you want to catch a curse?

Expel them!

Expel that woman! Expel them!

Nawara! Where's that woman?!

What do you want?

Nawara! Where's that woman?!

Bring her out!

Expel that woman!

Hold it!

Hold it!

Don't be reckless!

Adeus, bring the woman out!

Bring her out!

Anyone dare to come up front?!

Confront me first!

Adeus, don't

That's the woman! Expel her!

You've got some guts huh?!

Give him the knife (mandau)!

Adeus, don't!

Put your knife (mandau) back.

Listen to me! Or else, I'll cut your throat!

What are you all doing here?!

Go home, all of you!

You're all stupid!

Actually, I know who's behind this. But I don't have enough proof.

Ever since Ubuh and Jales arrived at this village...

Several strange things have occurred.

And I'm sure the terror won't stop here.

Forgive me, Commander.

Everything happened because of my being here.

Dear, don't see it that way.

Your presence here,

as a matter of fact, has brought the village back to life.

You have taught us things we've left behind all this time.

I have failed, Commander.

It turns out that my intentions...

...are not fully accepted by the people here.

Don't you feel that way.

It poisons your head and mind.

To me, you have managed to see the way we see.

You can listen to the rhythm of our culture.

And delve into our thoughts.

For me, that's enough to accept you...

...as nature's child in the land of Borneo.

But they want me to go, Commander.

Perhaps I've crossed the boundaries.

I should have kept the boundaries.

Each one of us has a boundary.

Look at the sun's orbit.

There's a time when ii rises to brighten this universe,

And a time when it sets to make space for the night.

So that we humans,

can tell bright things in order that we know each other.

And we can see dark things for us to reflect.

Adeus.

Yes..

Are you ready?

Ready for what?

Ready to continue this school?

I need to return to Jakarta.

Nonetheless, you are an amazing friend for me, Adeus.

People say you never hone your knife (Mandau).

They're wrong.

The knife has always been present in your soul.

The knife (Mandau) has cut off your limit...

...of doubt on becoming Indonesian.

Although perhaps, the option to cross the boundary...

...is not an obstacle to you.

You've done the right thing.

Teach that to the children here.

Jales, you're not postponing your departure?

As I said before, Ma'am. Sooner or later I have to go.

Nothing can stop one's footsteps.

But you'll always be in my heart.

So will you.

I have considered you as my own mother.

I have learned a lot from you, Ma'am.

Please forgive me for everything that has happened, Ma'am.

Thank you.

If Ms Jaleswari leaves, who will teach me in school?

Who will tell me stories about cities of the world, Ma'am?

Borne, I am not leaving from you.

I will always send you books.

And there's Mr. Adeus.

He will always teach you and play with you.

You have to continue asking your friends...

...to study hard and go to school.

OK?

One day you'll understand,

that you're the gatekeeper of Borneo's future.

Just like your name, Borneo.

Ubuh, people here call you Ubuh.

Find your cure here.

Nothing in this world can be found easily.

I'm proud of you and I respect you.

Commander.

My father and teacher.

Thank you.

You have shown me the limit of power I have upon myself.

To return to the limit of nature's power.

As has been arranged by the hands of God.

Now, ifs time for me to leave.

Thank you, Commander.

Be careful.

Jales..

Take care, will you.

I'm a mother.

For the second time, I lose a child.

I deeply understand.

How you feel.

I, too, feel the same.

Jaleswari's presence, while she's here.

H's as though I felt the presence of Borneo's mother, our daughter.

You asked her to stay here.

Now you let her go.

My head, you know my heart

My head was lost as she left.

Are you ready to be back in Jakarta?

Sooner or later I will return to Jakarta.

Besides, I was here for an assignment.

Yes, I understand.

So, what don't you understand?

Why does time fly so fast?

Perhaps it's because you've never felt how long it takes to wait.

Waiting without an expectation, what good is in it.

Can you bear with that?

I don't understand what you mean.

One day you'll understand.

When you feel what it's like when someone leaves you.

Yes, it seems that we all need time.

Yes, indeed, everything takes time.

Nothing is certain.

Arif, however it has been, everything that has happened here...

I can never forget this all my life.

Because this is where I experience things beyond the boundaries,

beyond what I've experienced all my life.

And here, is also where I learn how to respect those boundaries.

I learn to be tough to maintain that.

As tough as your effort to guard this country's borders.

Thank you for taking me up to here.

Perhaps we can be in contact some other time.

Definitely.

Good bye.

Jaleswariiiiiii!!!!!!

Here today,

we are looking at the faces of our brothers and sisters.

Our children, who were born and made to be born...

...in a tie of cultural life...

and Dayak customs and traditions,

at the frontline of our country's border.

The land of Borneo, Indonesia.

Nature is believed to be the center...

...of the circumference of everyday life that binds.

That distributes day and night.

That breathes life along the Kayan River.

Here is where family ties and relationships...

...are separated and made to separate...

because of the division of two powers over two countries.

What was one is now different.

Which finally reveals distance, progress...

...and under development, right before our eyes.

I am standing here on this podium...

...to ask all of you who are present here.

To read the signs that are written on their face.

Rigidity, tenderness, perseverance...

...and a million of sentences behind their eyes.

Who are still looking into the future.

A future that can be a bigger picture of ours.

Congratulations, Jales, our efforts have succeeded.

For sure, there any many companies who will send us proposals...

...for our next projects.

And that means funding will continue to flow...

...for our projects, our vision and mission.

Jaleswari...

Jales...

Arif, when you have the time,

can I ask for your help one more time?

Have you asked his permission?

Absolutely.

I want him to have his first kick...

...lo mark the beginning of his life here.

Whatever it is, I'm always ready.