PERKEBUNAN KARET DI SINTANG PADA AWAL ABAD KE-20 (KAJIAN SOSIAL EKONOMI)

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study aims to describe the process of planting and distributing rubber products in Sintang, and the process of rubber trading in Sintang in the early 20th century. Research conducted by the historical method, the data obtained using oral history in the form of interviews and analyzing documents. The results showed that rubber plantations in Sintang were scattered in several regions, one of which was located in Nanga Jetak Village. The preparation of the sap seeds has been prepared by the Dutch Indies businessman, then distributed to various regions in Sintang. Cultivation of rubber plants was carried out by indigenous people and assisted by Javanese people who were contacted by Dutch Indies businessmen as rubber farmers. Rubber plantations are managed by Dutch Indies businessmen and some Chinese. Rubber that has been processed into sap is sent to the kingdom of Sintang through the Melawi River and the Dutch East Indies Government in Pontianak via the Kapuas River Keyword: rubber plantation, Sintang, social-economic history.