Once Crowded With Non-Muslim Students Forced To Wear Hijab, Minister Of Education And Culture: Uniforms And Attributes Of Student-Teacher Decisions

Minister of Education and Culture Nadiem Makarim (Photo: Irfan Meidianto / VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of Education and Culture (Mendikbud) Nadiem Anwar Makarim said the use of school uniforms with religious attributes in state schools is an individual decision.

"School institutions must no longer require students and educational personnel to wear uniforms with certain religious attributes. Whatever religion it is, "said Nadiem in an online signing of the Three Ministers' Joint Decree (SKB) in Jakarta, as reported by Antara, Wednesday, February 3.

Thus, he hopes that in the future there will be no more polemics about school uniform attributes. For example, the imposition of jibab use for non-Muslim students at SMKN 2 Padang has become a polemic

"The use of school uniforms with religious attributes in public schools is the decision of students and teachers as individuals," said Nadiem.

The SKB Three Ministers regulates the Use of Uniforms and Attributes for Students, Educators and Education Personnel in School Environments Organized by Local Governments at the Primary and Secondary Education Levels.

Nadiem explained that schools should not prohibit or impose the use of religious attributes on students and teachers.

With the signing of the SKB, local governments and school principals are obliged to revoke regulations requiring the use of uniforms with religious attributes no later than 30 days after the decision is made.

"If there is a violation of this joint decision, there are several sanctions that can be given specifically to the violating party. For example, local governments can impose sanctions on school principals, educators, and education personnel, "he explained.