Solo, Thekabarnews.com—The Pasukan Merah Tariu Borneo Bangkule Rajakng leader, Panglima Jilah, met with Joko Widodo, the seventh president of Indonesia, at his home in Solo, Central Java, on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
According to Ruai TV, the meeting took place at Jokowi’s house on Jalan Kutai Utara No. 1 in the Sumber Village, Banjarsari District.
Panglima Jilah and his group talked about how the Dayak Center in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) will change over time. Specifically, they discussed the potential impacts on the Dayak people’s cultural heritage. They also discussed the challenges they may face in preserving their traditions amidst urban development.
They discussed the potential harm the project could cause to the Dayak people and their efforts to preserve their culture.
A group from East Kalimantan and Panglima Jilah went to Solo together. This shows that more and more Dayak villages are interested in the project.
The delegation’s coordinator, Susilo, said that the Dayak communities wanted the Dayak Center plan to come true, which is why they went. When the government first announced that it would build a new national capital in East Kalimantan, people had already talked about this idea.
He said that when Panglima Jilah talked about the Dayak people’s hopes for building a cultural center in the future capital, he spoke for all Dayak people in Kalimantan.
Panglima Jilah expressed the high expectations of the Dayak people in the IKN area for the Dayak Center project.
He said that the cultural center could help the local economy and give people more power. In addition, it would protect Dayak culture by providing a space for cultural education, community events, and support for local artisans and businesses.
The project says that the Dayak Center would have several facilities, including galleries for UMKM (small businesses), areas for cultural displays, and traditional Dayak dance and art shows.
The purpose of these places is to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Dayak people. They also provide opportunities for local artists and business owners to earn revenue.
Those in the talks said work on the Dayak Center could start this year or next, depending on how well the plans and coordination go.
The plan shows how important it is for Indonesia’s future capital to reflect the cultures of the people who live there. As Nusantara grows, this will help keep the culture and history of indigenous communities alive. It will do so by incorporating their traditions, languages, and practices into the development of the new capital.
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