Tembawang

The origin of the Kommi Simpang Community was formed by a person named Kek Riak Rantangk, who had six siblings, namely:

• • Kek Riak Rantangk
  • Kek Pateh Bangi
  • Kek Ria Niti
  • Kek Tangara Mani
  • Kek Riak Jurangk
  • Pateh Inte Domong Guru
  • Kek Ria Muncok

The seven siblings were famously known as “Desa Sembilan Demong Sepuluh”, who at that time lived in Sukadana (Kayong Utara). They originated from mainland China, traveled to Java, then to Kalimantan in the Sukadana area and settled there. One of them, Kek Riak Rantangk, had descendants, namely Kek Jua and his wife Nek Dumeh, as well as his siblings Kek Katotoh and Nek Soge, who went to Sarawak and settled there.

From Sarawak, they formed new communities called Kukot, Sapo, and Kommi. Then Kukot formed the communities Kasiau, Satutuh, and Pantang. Sapo formed communities in Nyangangk and Legong, while Kommi formed communities in Paninjau and Sungi Marau. Sungi Marau formed a community in Muara Kase. Paninjau then formed new communities namely Bakongk, Muntee, and Binankg. From this community, the Desa Kenanga community was established in 2005. The people in Desa Kenanga are known as Dayak Kommi Simpang.

The Indigenous Community Dayak Kommi Simpang has an area that is managed in a hereditary manner, namely Tembawang or Tamaakng (local language). Tembawang is an area of former fields utilized for planting various types of fruit trees. The origin of Tembawang was due to a group of people who settled on a land and planted fruits there, then left, leaving behind fruit trees that were inherited and utilized by the community. Desa Kenanga has several Tembawang points, namely:

• • Kesipang
  • Pengitap
  • Borak
  • Manyak
  • Tagarunt Pinang

These Tembawang are owned by individuals or groups of families that have been passed down by their descendants since ancient times. The older the Tembawang, the more owners it has.

Tembawang utilizes its natural resources for daily needs, such as food (fruits). In addition, natural resources can also be sold in small quantities for the community's income. The results of natural resources in the Tembawang area are utilized by the owners for sale or personal consumption. This individual ownership does not prevent others or neighbors from utilizing its natural resources, as long as they ask for permission from the owner of the Tembawang. If permitted, others may utilize the results.

The main rule in managing Tembawang is that it is not allowed to cultivate Tembawang, and if one wants to take natural products, they must ask for permission from the owner. If there are issues related to Tembawang, the problems are usually resolved between the owner and the rule violator in a familial manner. However, if the problem cannot be resolved independently, it can be handled with the assistance of an indigenous institution called Lembaga Adat Pateh Boga. This customary institution consists of Pateh (the highest customary administrator at the village level) and Temenggung (the head of customary affairs in the hamlet).

The Indigenous Community Dayak Kommi Simpang protects and maintains the area of Tembawang because this area is a legacy from their ancestors. They are very grateful for the existence of fruit trees in Tembawang that provide abundant harvests. The fruits that grow in Tembawang include:

• • Durian
  • Langsat
  • Kemantan
  • Mawang
  • Rambutan
  • Rambai
  • Kapol
  • Ceriak
  • Kwini
  • Pauh
  • Cempedak
  • Sibau
  • Jaromun
  • Ridant
  • Rangkuk
  • Kuangkuis
  • Belimbing Dara
  • Manggis
  • Linsum
  • Lamayong
  • Lampaok

The Indigenous Community Dayak Kommi Simpang has a legal basis in the form of Regional Regulation of Ketapang Regency No. 8 of 2020 concerning the Recognition and Protection of Indigenous Law Communities in Ketapang Regency, as well as the Decree of the Regent of Ketapang No. 589/DISPMPD-B/2021. However, there is no specific regulation governing the recognition and protection of the rights or management areas of the Indigenous Community Dayak Kommi Simpang. The community has been working on drafting the Village Regulation of Kenanga, which is still in the draft stage.