In the early 2000s, the tensions in Sampit began to escalate. The trigger for the conflict was a dispute over a land ownership issue between the Dayak and Madurese communities. The situation quickly spiralled out of control, with both sides engaging in violent clashes.
Low-quality footage from 2001 recorded by journalists or residents, often showing the mass exodus of refugees or the aftermath in the streets. Link Video Asli Perang Sampit