Jakarta – While the ethnic-related tension in Pontianak, West Kalimantan has gradually ceased, fresh conflict flared up in the West Kotawaringin district of Kumai in Central Kalimantan late on Saturday, leaving at least two people dead.

Spokesman for the Central Kalimantan Police Comr. Anjan Putera confirmed the violence which involved Dayak natives and Madurese migrants, but said no detailed reports had been sent by police in West Kotawaringin.

"The incidents took place but we have not yet received official reports from local police," Anjan said as quoted by Antara on Sunday. West Kotawaringin is located some 450 kilometers from Palangkaraya, the capital of Central Kalimantan province.

An official at Kumai health clinic confirmed the deaths. "Reports that reach us stated that seven people were killed but we only received two bodies here." One of the deceased was identified as Tahlin, 53, a resident of Kumai Hilir, while the other remained unidentified. The two were found with severe slash wounds to their necks.