Moeldoko Denies Protecting Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School: Only Visiting 2 Times

Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko denied the news that he had protected Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School, Indramayu, West Java and only visited twice. He said, he said the government was investigating the activities of Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School, Indramayu, West Java, as instructed by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). Those who handle it, if it is even harder, for example, irregularities have been against radicalism and so on, there is BNPT," said Moeldoko, quoted by ANTARA, Monday, June 26. Moeldoko said the government would take a stand after the investigation was completed. This attitude can be in the form of guidance or law enforcement. "All agencies (government agencies) work, explore everything. If something happens, leave it later whether it is legal enforcement, " he said. According to him, the government also does not want polemics regarding the activities of the Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School to drag on because there are thousands of students at the Islamic boarding school. "There are thousands of children who are educated there. That's nervous, children. There needs to be certainty from us," he said. Moeldoko also explained that he had visited the Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School. While visiting the boarding school, Moeldoko admitted that he was invited to give a national lecture. He admitted that he had visited the boarding school twice led by Panji Gumilang itu. Pertama, saat masih bertugas di TNI sebagai Pangdam Siliwangi dan kedua, saat telah menjabat Kepala Staf Kepresidenan. Namun, Moeldoko mengaku tidak tahu menahu mengenai aktivitas yang diduga berangkali di Al Zaytun."Kita tidak mengerti apa yang terjadi secara sepenuh di dalam. Tapi yang saya lihat bahwa norm-norma apa itu, norm kebangsaan itu berjalan di sana. Lagu Indonesia Raya itu selalu diyanyikan. Gitu. Tapi secara aku hanya melihat bahwa nilai-nilai-nilai "The nationality, Pancasila and so on are always being discussed there," he said. Moeldoko also denied the news that said he was protecting Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School. "How come thugs are backing up? Those who say that tell school first, let's be smart," said Moeldoko. Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam) Mahfud MD had previously said that there would be three actions in handling polemic Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School activities. First, handling the alleged criminal act Al Zaytun will be handed over to the police. The second is the provision of administrative sanctions to Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding Schools which have educational institutions in stages up to the level of universities. Meanwhile, the third action that will be taken is to maintain order and security during the handling of the Al Zaytun polemic. In this case, the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs will continue to coordinate with the West Java Provincial Government.