Governing the boundary: between socio-environmental vulnerability and state capacity in Temajuk Village, Indonesia

This research explored the challenges and solutions to governing Indonesian border areas, with a particular focused on Temajuk Village in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan Province. The research highlighted two critical issues: increased smuggling of illegal goods and socio-environmental vulnerabiliti...

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Main Authors: Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia, Defila Priana Falarima, Said Khaidir, Ari Surida, Nur Muliasari MS, Tara Charissa Oktavia S
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Published: Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://journal.unismuh.ac.id/index.php/Otoritas/article/view/15657
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Defila Priana Falarima
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Ari Surida
Nur Muliasari MS
Tara Charissa Oktavia S
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description This research explored the challenges and solutions to governing Indonesian border areas, with a particular focused on Temajuk Village in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan Province. The research highlighted two critical issues: increased smuggling of illegal goods and socio-environmental vulnerabilities, particularly regarding the conservation of endangered sea turtles. The research identified systemic weaknesses, including inadequate state capacity, limited law enforcement and socio-economic disparity factors that exacerbate transnational challenges. The findings exposed potential national threats caused by geographic isolation, and porous borders that facilitate illicit activities, such as drug and alcoholic drinks smuggling, with serious social consequences, including youth delinquency, early marriage, declining education levels, and increased health risks, such as the spread of HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, unsustainable exploitation of sea turtles for cultural and economic purposes also threatens biodiversity. This article proposes a multifaceted strategy to address these interrelated issues, prioritizing effective border management, sustainable economic development, and strong community engagement. Strengthening institutional and individual capacities at the village level, improving law enforcement and encouraging cross-sectoral cooperation between village, district, provincial and national governments are essential. Highlighting the threats to Temajuk Village, this research promotes evidence-based local strategies that align national security with ecological and social well-being and offers insights into sustainable governance in border areas.
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spelling doaj-art-9f5c2b68994b449a99a648248f436a282025-01-29T22:28:20ZengUniversitas Muhammadiyah MakassarOtoritas: Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan2088-37062502-93202025-01-0114371272910.26618/ojip.v14i3.156576963Governing the boundary: between socio-environmental vulnerability and state capacity in Temajuk Village, IndonesiaAlfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia0Defila Priana Falarima1Said Khaidir2Ari Surida3Nur Muliasari MS4Tara Charissa Oktavia S5Department of Politics and Government, Universitas Gadjah MadaDepartment of Politics and Government, Universitas Gadjah MadaDepartment of Politics and Government, Universitas Gadjah MadaDepartment of Politics and Government, Universitas Gadjah MadaDepartment of Politics and Government, Universitas Gadjah MadaDepartment of Politics and Government, Universitas Gadjah MadaThis research explored the challenges and solutions to governing Indonesian border areas, with a particular focused on Temajuk Village in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan Province. The research highlighted two critical issues: increased smuggling of illegal goods and socio-environmental vulnerabilities, particularly regarding the conservation of endangered sea turtles. The research identified systemic weaknesses, including inadequate state capacity, limited law enforcement and socio-economic disparity factors that exacerbate transnational challenges. The findings exposed potential national threats caused by geographic isolation, and porous borders that facilitate illicit activities, such as drug and alcoholic drinks smuggling, with serious social consequences, including youth delinquency, early marriage, declining education levels, and increased health risks, such as the spread of HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, unsustainable exploitation of sea turtles for cultural and economic purposes also threatens biodiversity. This article proposes a multifaceted strategy to address these interrelated issues, prioritizing effective border management, sustainable economic development, and strong community engagement. Strengthening institutional and individual capacities at the village level, improving law enforcement and encouraging cross-sectoral cooperation between village, district, provincial and national governments are essential. Highlighting the threats to Temajuk Village, this research promotes evidence-based local strategies that align national security with ecological and social well-being and offers insights into sustainable governance in border areas.https://journal.unismuh.ac.id/index.php/Otoritas/article/view/15657national securityborder areaturtle conservationsmugglingtemajuk village
spellingShingle Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia
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Said Khaidir
Ari Surida
Nur Muliasari MS
Tara Charissa Oktavia S
Governing the boundary: between socio-environmental vulnerability and state capacity in Temajuk Village, Indonesia
Otoritas: Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan
national security
border area
turtle conservation
smuggling
temajuk village
title Governing the boundary: between socio-environmental vulnerability and state capacity in Temajuk Village, Indonesia
title_full Governing the boundary: between socio-environmental vulnerability and state capacity in Temajuk Village, Indonesia
title_fullStr Governing the boundary: between socio-environmental vulnerability and state capacity in Temajuk Village, Indonesia
title_full_unstemmed Governing the boundary: between socio-environmental vulnerability and state capacity in Temajuk Village, Indonesia
title_short Governing the boundary: between socio-environmental vulnerability and state capacity in Temajuk Village, Indonesia
title_sort governing the boundary between socio environmental vulnerability and state capacity in temajuk village indonesia
topic national security
border area
turtle conservation
smuggling
temajuk village
url https://journal.unismuh.ac.id/index.php/Otoritas/article/view/15657
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