Bullying In TK And SMA In Binus Tangsel, KemenPPPA Make Sure The Perpetrators Are Sanctioned

Acting Deputy for Special Protection of Children of the Ministry of PPPA, Rini Handayani (Jehan/VOI)

TNGERANG - The Indonesian Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) said that Binus International BSD Serpong, South Tangerang would be subject to sanctions. This happened because at school it was considered a failure in fostering its students.

Acting Deputy for Special Protection of Children of the Ministry of PPPA, Rini Handayani said that her party would coordinate with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbud-Ristek) regarding the imposition of sanctions.

It is known that there has been bullying at the BSD Serpong International Kindergarten and High School levels, South Tangerang some time ago. Even so far, the two cases of bullying have been reported to the police.

"We have communicated with Mrs. Inspector General of the Ministry of Education and Culture (Ristek). Because there must be sanctions, it is clear that Permendikbud. There are sanctions imposed on schools," said Rini when confirmed, Sunday, February 25.

Therefore, his party is currently still following up on allegations of bullying at the school.

Rini also said that his party plans to visit the school, in order to ask for an explanation regarding the events that occurred in the educational environment.

"Our plan is to schedule it," he said.

Previously, it was reported that the news of the issuance of a number of Binus International Serpong students, South Tangerang (Tangsel) who were involved in cases of bullying, was in the spotlight of the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA).

According to Assistant Deputy for Special Protection for Children from KemenPPPA Violence Ciput Eka Purwanti, there is a law that regulates the students involved.

"Actually, it is not allowed to immediately remove the child from the student status at the school. Actually, it is prohibited by law," said Ciput Eka Purwanti to reporters, Friday, February 23.

He explained that the students involved still have the right to protection, especially from school. So, continued Ciput, they should not have been expelled from their school.

"Because all the perpetrators are under 17 years old, so they are entitled and obligatory. The state also provides protection, including schools, which should provide protection," he said.