JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission X of the House of Representatives, Lalu Hadrian Irfani, encouraged the government to conduct a total evaluation of daycare management throughout Indonesia to prevent incidents like those in Yogyakarta from happening again.
As a follow-up, Lalu stated that Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives will call the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen) to discuss specifically the issue of daycare, including strengthening the child protection and supervision system.
"The case at Little Aresha Daycare must be a momentum for comprehensive improvement. The state must be present to ensure that every child receives maximum protection," Lalu told reporters, Tuesday, April 28.
However, Lalu did not specify when the summons would be made. Because at this time the DPR has just entered a recess until May 8, 2026.
The PKB legislator from the NTB District also expressed deep concern over the alleged case of violence against children that occurred at the Little Aresha Daycare, Yogyakarta City. He emphasized that all forms of violence against children cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.
"We are very concerned and strongly condemn the alleged violence against children in daycare environments. A place that should be a safe space has become the location of inhumane acts," said Lalu.
According to the head of education, the case must be a serious concern for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen). He emphasized that the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education must move quickly to take firm and measured steps.
Then also emphasized that the Ministry of Education and Culture has a responsibility in the supervision and supervision of daycare operations through the education service in the region, as well as a role in the preparation of standards for the curriculum and early childhood care services.
"Supervision must be tightened and the standards for daycare services must be strictly enforced. There must be no compromise on child safety and protection," said Lalu.
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