Cegah Karma, Suku Baduy di Banten Menolak Internet | Liputan 6

Summary

The Baduy community leaders in Lebak, Banten, Indonesia, have requested the removal of internet signals from their region. Concerned about the negative impacts of internet access, particularly on their youth, they sent a letter to the Lebak Regent, asking for the internet to be blocked from entering their sacred land. The leaders also expressed concerns over two internet towers located near their inner sacred areas. However, they see the need for internet access in the outer Baduy region for business and communication with the government.

Takeaways

• 📡 The Baduy tribal elders in Lebak, Banten, are requesting the removal of internet signals from their area.
• ⚠️ They are concerned about the negative impact and potential 'karma' from the invasion of the internet into the Baduy community.
• 📜 The Baduy traditional institution in Kanekes village, Leuwidamar District, sent a letter to the Lebak Regent requesting that internet signals not be directed toward their sacred land.
• 🚫 The Baduy leaders also called for the removal of negative content applications to protect the moral values of the Baduy, especially children.
• 📶 They oppose the presence of two Base Transceiver Station (BTS) towers that broadcast internet signals to Baduy's sacred areas, particularly in Baduy Dalam (Inner Baduy).
• 🌱 Inner Baduy is a sacred area with strict traditional rules, and the elders fear that unrestricted internet access could violate these customs.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Baduy elders are concerned that internet exposure could negatively influence their people, especially the younger generation.
• 🌍 The Baduy community in Outer Baduy is more open to the internet for business and communication needs with the government.
• 🔒 The request reflects the community's desire to preserve their cultural integrity and avoid external influences that could disrupt their way of life.
• 📝 Ariel Marannus reports from Lebak, Banten.

Q & A

What did the Baduy elders in Lebak, Banten, request regarding internet signals?

The Baduy elders requested the removal of internet signals from their area to prevent negative influences from the internet on their community.

Why are the Baduy elders concerned about the presence of the internet in their region?

They fear that the internet could bring negative moral and ethical influences, particularly to children, and disrupt their traditional way of life.

What specific action did the Baduy community request from the local government?

They sent a letter to the Bupati (Regent) of Lebak asking for internet signals to be removed or not directed toward the Baduy region.

What did the Baduy community ask regarding negative content on the internet?

They requested the removal of applications with negative content that could corrupt the morals and ethics of their community, especially the children.

What are the Baduy leaders’ concerns about the two internet transmission towers?

They are concerned that the two base transfer stations or internet transmission towers are directing signals toward the sacred areas of the Baduy Dalam (inner Baduy).

Why do the Baduy elders fear 'karma' from the internet?

They worry that the introduction of the internet could disrupt their traditional way of life, bringing undesirable changes or consequences to their community.

What is the difference in internet usage between the Baduy Dalam and Baduy Luar?

The Baduy Dalam, considered a sacred and traditional part of the community, wants no internet, while the Baduy Luar sees a need for internet for business and communication with the government.

What are the consequences the Baduy elders fear from the continued presence of the internet?

They fear that the internet will spread negative influences and disrespect their ancestral traditions, particularly in the sacred areas.

Why is the internet still seen as useful in the Baduy Luar region?

The Baduy Luar community sees the internet as necessary for business activities and communication with the government.

Who reported this issue from Lebak, Banten?

The issue was reported by Ariel Marannus from Lebak, Banten.