DPR Commission III monitors suspected bullying death of student in Pemalang

Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III is monitoring the investigation into the death of a seven-year-old second-grade student, MHAQ, at SD Negeri 1 Kebondalem in Pemalang, Central Java. The death is suspected to be linked to bullying.

Commission III member Abdullah has called on the Pemalang Police to conduct a swift, thorough, and transparent investigation to prevent public speculation. He emphasized the need to uncover the specific circumstances, timing, and location of the alleged bullying, as well as identifying any witnesses.

Furthermore, Abdullah stressed that the school must be transparent with the victim's family and fulfill its responsibility to protect students. He noted that school safety and bullying prevention are governed by Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Regulation Number 6 of 2026, which mandates physical, psychological, and socio-cultural security within educational environments.