JALAN TANAH BERBATU❗MENCARI KAMPUNG TERSEMBUNYI DI HUTAN JEMBER || Sorot Desa - Eps.#15

Summary

The video takes viewers on a journey through Kalirejo, a rural village in Jember, Indonesia. It highlights the daily struggles of local residents who live in isolation, with limited access to essential services like healthcare and education. Despite these challenges, the community remains resilient, with people working in private plantations and supporting each other. The video also sheds light on infrastructure issues, such as poor roads, and the lack of basic services. The residents' stories reveal a profound sense of community and determination to improve their lives despite ongoing hardships.

Takeaways

• 😀 The village of Kalirejo is located in the Bangsalsari sub-district of Jember, Indonesia, and is home to people working in a private plantation, leading simple and isolated lives.
• 😀 The workers in Kalirejo earn wages below the regional minimum wage (UMR) and face challenges like lack of schools and healthcare services, but they remain determined to improve their lives.
• 😀 The journey to Kalirejo includes a stop at a local resident's house for Friday prayers, demonstrating the community's strong religious practices.
• 😀 The road connecting Tugusari village to Bangsalsari village is newly constructed in 2024, significantly improving accessibility to the region.
• 😀 Kalirejo is situated in a plantation area, and while it's known as a part of the plantation complex, it's unclear whether the plantation is owned by a private company or government-owned PTP/PDP.
• 😀 During the journey, the travelers experience difficulty navigating the roads due to unclear directions and lack of proper signage, but they manage to get help from locals and continue their path.
• 😀 The road to Kalirejo is in poor condition, with sections being dirt roads and others having damaged concrete paving. Locals have made efforts to create alternative paths to ease transportation.
• 😀 The locals' self-made road is a vital route for daily life, particularly for those traveling by motorbike, as the primary road is too dangerous due to poor conditions.
• 😀 Residents of Kalirejo face health challenges as the area lacks sufficient healthcare services. Pregnant women, for example, must travel long distances to access medical care, often dealing with dangerous road conditions.
• 😀 The community in Kalirejo demonstrates resilience in the face of challenges, such as dealing with poor infrastructure, limited healthcare access, and the need for external support, like road repairs and electricity.

Q & A

What is Kalirejo, and where is it located?

Kalirejo is a village located in the Bangsalsari sub-district of Jember Regency, Indonesia. It is situated in an area known for its rubber plantations, and the village is isolated and sparsely populated.

What are the living conditions like in Kalirejo?

The living conditions in Kalirejo are quite simple, with residents living in isolation. The community faces challenges like low wages (below the regional minimum wage), lack of schools, and limited access to healthcare.

How do residents of Kalirejo commute and access essential services?

Residents rely on dirt roads, some of which are poorly maintained, to travel to essential locations. Public services, like healthcare, require long trips to other villages or towns, and the infrastructure is particularly challenging during the rainy season.

What challenges do the residents face regarding transportation?

Transportation is challenging in Kalirejo due to the poorly maintained roads, which are especially dangerous during the rainy season. Some residents have taken matters into their own hands by building alternative, safer paths for themselves.

What is the state of electricity provision in Kalirejo?

Electricity in Kalirejo is provided through a centralized system from the nearby village of Tugusari. However, the residents' electricity payments are deducted from their wages, which are earned from working on the local plantations.

How does the local healthcare system function in Kalirejo?

Healthcare in Kalirejo is limited, and residents often have to travel long distances to access medical services. There's a strong reliance on health services in nearby towns like Bangsalsari, and the road conditions pose a risk, especially during emergencies.

What is the educational situation in Kalirejo?

Kalirejo does not have a school within the village, so children have to travel to other areas for their education. The community struggles with limited educational facilities, and this hinders local development.

What types of businesses and industries exist in Kalirejo?

Kalirejo's primary industry is rubber cultivation, managed by private plantations. The village was once known for coffee cultivation but has since transitioned to rubber. The area also has a small local business, such as a warung (small shop) where residents can purchase food.

How do the residents of Kalirejo stay connected with the outside world?

Although communication in Kalirejo is limited, some residents use mobile networks like Telkomsel for connectivity. The signal strength is weak in some areas, which makes communication and accessing information challenging.

What is the role of the village mosque in Kalirejo?

The mosque in Kalirejo, named Masjid Jami Anur, serves as the community's main place of worship. It is also a location for Quranic study and offers the only available religious services in the village.