A Portrait of Religious Education in the Indonesia-Malaysia Boder Area(Case of Sungai Limau Village, Central Sebatik District, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan)

Since Indonesia became a sovereign country, borders have become a problem that has not even found its light until now. The problem that most often arises is border disputes with neighboring countries that border directly with the land and sea areas of Indonesia. In addition, the problem of the welfare of the people who live in the border area also needs to be addressed. This paper aims to describe the real conditions of Sungai Limau, Sebatik Village Island as an Indonesia-Malaysia border area, and a portrait of religious education in Sungai Limau Village as an Indonesia-Malaysia border area. Data collection methods through interviews, observation, and study of literature. This research found that Sebatik Island which is divided into two parts, Malaysia's north and Indonesia's south are still far behind when compared to neighboring regions. Inadequate education facilities and infrastructure. Likewise with human resources. Sebatik islanders, especially those who live in Sungai Limau Village, majority of former Indonesian Workers (TKI) both migrant workers legally and illegally. The educational background of the community, who were generally unskilled laborers when they were migrant workers, resulted in the community being less concerned about education, especially religious education. Likewise with their children, besides there are those who continue their education, but there are still children who become cheap laborers. Being a cheap laborer is a choice to support the family economy