Earning Rupiah From Scrap Metal

Earning Rupiah From Scrap Metal

How Scrap Metal Became a Lifeline for Madurese Migrants

2024 · 11 min · ★ 9.0 · Documentary

Some Madurese choose to live outside their homeland, migrating to build a better life. Surabaya has become one of the destination cities for the Madurese people. They work hard, pursuing various professions. some of them are owning a scrap metal business.

Directed by Yoga Mahendra · Written by Almer Rakhman

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H. Satruni Source Person 2
Imam Suyuthi Source Person 3
Khoirul Anam Source Person 4
Suyadi Source Person 5
Pramono Source Person 6
Ruli Source Person 7
Muhaimin Source Person 8

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