Andaya, a professor of history. Whatever the case, “in the 19th century the Dutch colonial government banned cannibalism in the regions under their control, ” states the book The Batak ​ — Peoples of the Island of Sumatra.
Kuidas see ka polnud, „19. sajandil keelustas Hollandi koloniaalvalitsus kannibalismi nende valduses olevates paikkondades ”, märgitakse raamatus„ The Batak – Peoples of the Island of Sumatra ”.