<![CDATA[Dowry is a fundamental requirement that must be prepared in a traditional marriage. Particularly in the Dayak Ngaju marriage culture, where it is known as palaku. Palaku represent as a gift from a man who proposes to a Dayak woman. This research focuses on two main problems, which are 1) How is the implementation of palaku in the marriage of the Dayak Ngaju traditional community in Menteng Urban Village, Jekan Raya District, Central Kalimantan? 2) What are the legal consequences of Dayak Ngaju traditional marriage if the palaku cannot be fulfilled by the community in Menteng Urban Village, Jekan Raya District, Central Kalimantan? The article employs a sosio-legal approach with descriptive analysis obtained from primary data or interview studies then processed qualitatively. The conclusion indicates that the implementation of palaku in the marriage of Dayak Ngaju community in Menteng Urban Village, Central Kalimantan, typically begins at the mamangul stage or engagement stage to reach an agreement on the continuation of traditional marriage. The legal consequences of Dayak Ngaju Traditional marriage, if the palaku cannot be fulfilled it can undermine the marriage’s validity and the male party will face singer or customary fines]]>
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