SMA SPI Batu City Denies Allegations Of Obscenity And Economic Exploitation Of Students

Selamat Pagi Indonesia High School, Batu City, East Java, denies accusations of economic exploitation and sexual violence against students (ANTARA)

KOTA BATU - Selamat Pagi Indonesia High School (SMA), Kota Batu, East Java, has denied allegations of economic exploitation of students.

SPI School's attorney, Ade Dharma Maryanto, explained that the school has two programs, namely regular learning activities and the field practice unit (UPL) flagship program by providing training to students.

"Related to the UPL program, there has been an issue of wages and working hours that are not in accordance with the legal provisions that apply to students," Ade said at a press conference in Batu City, quoted by Antara, Thursday, June 10.

In the UPL program, he said, all activities carried out by students during class hours were under the supervision of teachers or assistants from the SPI School.

After undergoing school activities, according to Ade, the students will return to the dormitory. If they are going to do other activities, the students will be given assistance and carried out in groups.

"All of these UPL activities are carried out during class hours, and under the supervision of the accompanying teacher. After studying, the students return to the dormitory, and are under the supervision of the Dormitory Mother," said Ade

He also denied any alleged sexual and physical abuse practices.

According to Ade, so far the school has made maximum efforts to create a system of internal supervision in the school. In addition, supervision is also carried out by the East Java Provincial Education Office.

"If there is a criminal act of obscenity or violence, the school will be the first to know," said Ade.

Ade said the school had received a call from the East Java Regional Police (Polda). There are two witnesses from the school who have undergone examination as witnesses at the East Java Regional Police.

"Two witnesses have been examined, namely the school principal and the head of development. From the summons, essentially it is related to allegations of sexual intercourse or obscene acts. Not about economic exploitation," said Ade.