DPRD Will Call Jakarta Education Office Regarding The Names Of Anies And Mega In Exam Questions

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of DKI DPRD, Mohamad Taufik said that his party had asked Commission E DPRD to summon the DKI Education Office (Disdik). Disdik must provide clarification regarding the embedding of the names Anies and Mega in school exam questions.

"We've asked Commission E to summon Disdik. Maybe the day after tomorrow will be summoned to take responsibility," said Taufik at the DPRD DKI Building, Central Jakarta, Tuesday, December 15.

According to Taufik, it is unethical to include the name of an official to be written on an exam question sheet. This is because the question makers are the ranks of the state civil apparatus (ASN) who cannot show political alignments.

"That's something that is unethical. Moreover, exam questions, how come there is no correction? There should be a correction team at Disdik," said Taufik.

It is known that there are two exam questions with multiple choice answers. In one of the matters mentioned, Mega, who often taunts Anies, always wears dull shoes. Meanwhile, Anies is a patient, forgiving, and not angry person.

Another problem is that it reads "Mr. Anies is a governor as a result of the 2017 Governor Election. He does not abuse his position to enrich himself and his family. Instead, he uses his position to help people in distress. Mr. Anies' behavior is an example of attitude ..."

When the question was fussed about, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Education Office investigated the circulation of photos of school exam questions via short message applications and social media that mentioned the names of DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan and Megawati.

From the investigation, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Education Office, Nahdiana, said that the question was made because there were elements of competence in subjects regarding character building, integrity, patience and responsibility.

Even so, Nahdiana said that his party had no intention of supporting or defaming public officials.

"The editorial team does have the same name, but there is no intention of supporting or defaming public officials," Nahdiana said in a written statement, Saturday, December 12.

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Education Office then asked the teacher who made the letter not to repeat his actions.

"Because, this has the potential to become an element of violation of neutrality against the position of ASN," he said.

In addition, Nahdiana also advised that the state civil apparatus (ASN) in the school environment or the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government be neutral in providing the best service.