Temenggung Njalo

leader

Temenggung Njalo is a respected adat leader of the Orang Rimba community in the Merangin region of Jambi, Indonesia. He plays a crucial role in advocating for the rights and dignity of his people, especially in light of recent events involving the alleged child trafficking case surrounding a girl named Bilqis. Njalo expresses deep concern for the stigma and hardship that his community faces due to misperceptions and accusations of involvement in child trafficking. He emphasizes the community's traditional values, which hold the care of children in high regard, and insists on the importance of a thorough investigation into the situation to clear their name.