# Indonesia expands child safety reforms in schools and madras > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-ministers-issue-consecutive-statements-on-humanrights-definitions-social-hoaxes-and-the-p > Updated: 2026-08-12T05:08:13.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 24. The landscape of child safety in Indonesia has been significantly reshaped by a wave of sexual abuse scandals in religious and sports institutions. In May 2026, the closure of the Ndholo Kusumo pesantren in Central Java followed the arrest of its head cleric, Ashari, amid allegations involving dozens of female students. This triggered a broader crackdown, including the revocation of licenses for other institutions and the arrest of suspects in various regions, such as a Kiai in Ponorogo accused of a decade-long assault on male students and a leader in Pekalongan linked to abuses of dozens of girls. Governmental response has intensified. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has implemented licensing moratoriums in West Nusa Tenggara and introduced the AMAN app and the Gernas Rana movement to facilitate reporting and improve oversight. To combat rising bullying and violence, Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs HR Muhammad Syafi’i has urged madrasahs to tighten supervision, specifically recommending CCTV installation in high-risk areas like libraries and counseling rooms. In Central Java, Vice Governor Taj Yasin Maimoen emphasized that prevention must begin in early childhood education and requires close communication between schools and parents. In August 2026, the Ministry of Religious Affairs began developing the ‘2026 Child-Friendly Pesantren Guidelines’ to strengthen violence prevention systems within Islamic boarding schools. This initiative involves a collaborative ecosystem including the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri), the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI), and major religious organizations such as Muhammadiyah and the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI). Basnang Said, Director of Pesantren at the Ministry, stated that student safety must be integrated directly into pesantren governance. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: PBNU urges stricter licensing for Islamic boarding schools PBNU has urged Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs to tighten pesantren licensing and oversight to prevent violence and ensure only qualified institutions operate. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pbnu-urges-stricter-licensing-for-islamic-boarding-schools ### 2026-08-11: Ministry of Religious Affairs develops child-friendly pesantren guidelines Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs is drafting 2026 guidelines to enhance child protection and prevent violence within Islamic boarding schools (pesantren). 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-religious-affairs-develops-child-friendly-pesantren-guidelines ### 2026-08-07: Indonesian officials urge stricter child protection in schools Indonesian officials are urging schools and madrasahs to strengthen child protection and supervision to combat rising bullying and violence through better reporting systems and community involvement. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-officials-urge-stricter-child-protection-in-schools ### 2026-07-28: Indonesia arrests men for child sexual abuse in Merauke and Banyuwangi Indonesian police arrested a 44‑year‑old man in Merauke and a 60‑year‑old man in Banyuwangi for repeated child sexual abuse, each case involving multiple victims and thorough investigations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-arrests-men-for-child-sexual-abuse-in-merauke-and-banyuwangi ### 2026-07-25: Indonesia Education Sector Faces Sexual Abuse Cases Indonesia's universities in Yogyakarta and Central Java pesantren are under scrutiny after sexual abuse cases, prompting calls for strict legal action and licence revocations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-education-sector-faces-sexual-abuse-cases ### 2026-07-22: Indonesia expands child‑friendly school and religious institution safety programs Indonesia's Semarang city and the Ministry of Religious Affairs rolled out new child‑friendly school and madrasah safety measures, including anti‑bullying forums, digital literacy efforts and a WhatsApp‑based c 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-expands-childfriendly-school-and-religious-institution-safety-programs ### 2026-07-20: Indonesia pushes community safety programs in Yogyakarta and Malang UGM official Arie Sujito warned Yogyakarta students about rising youth crime, while Babinsa Wiwid held a community meeting in Malang to strengthen TNI‑civilian ties and improve local safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-pushes-community-safety-programs-in-yogyakarta-and-malang ### 2026-07-17: Jakarta schools roll out first‑aid demos and child‑friendly reforms during 2026 MPLS PMI introduced first‑aid training in 38 Jakarta schools during MPLS 2026, while officials pushed for safer, child‑focused school introductions and reforms for 2027. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jakarta-schools-roll-out-firstaid-demos-and-childfriendly-reforms-during-2026-mpls ### 2026-07-14: Indonesian Schools Conduct MPLS Orientation Programs in July 2026 Indonesian schools across Surabaya, Kulonprogo, Sidoarjo and Mojokerto held July 2026 MPLS orientation events, featuring anti‑smoking campaigns, police law‑discipline talks, strong madrasah enrollment, and心理学家‑ 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-police-hold-youth-safety-workshops-in-sidoarjo-brebes ### 2026-07-13: Indonesia ramps up legal response to child sexual abuse cases Indonesia intensifies actions against child sexual abuse: court monitoring in Bantul, DPR calls for max sentences in Sampang gang‑rape case, police chase 14 suspects, and LPSK protects Lombok boarding‑school ar 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-police-advance-facialrecognition-database-and-arrests-in-child-sexual-exploitation-cases ### 2026-07-02: Central Java pesantren sexual abuse cases prompt regulatory review Central Java officials say multiple sexual‑abuse cases at pesantren expose a hidden problem, prompting calls for stricter registration rules and education of caretakers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-java-pesantren-sexual-abuse-cases-prompt-regulatory-review ### 2026-06-28: Indonesian police detain suspects in child sexual abuse cases in Surabaya and Aceh Indonesian police detained a father suspected of raping his daughter in Surabaya and three rapists, including two minors, in Aceh, underscoring ongoing crackdowns on sexual abuse. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-police-detain-suspects-in-child-sexual-abuse-cases-in-surabaya-and-aceh ### 2026-06-26: Former Perbakin Official Accused of Repeated Sexual Abuse of Minor Athlete Indonesia's sports minister condemns a former Perbakin official accused of five sexual assaults on a 15‑year‑old athlete, calling for strict punishment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-perbakin-official-accused-of-repeated-sexual-abuse-of-minor-athlete ### 2026-06-24: Indonesia school bullying cases prompt anti‑violence training for teachers Bullying assaults in Gowa and Sukabumi, Indonesia, led to police investigations, while a seminar in Malang trained future teachers to prevent school violence. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-school-bullying-cases-prompt-antiviolence-training-for-teachers ### 2026-06-18: Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs imposes pesantren licensing moratorium amid sexual abuse case Indonesia's religious ministry halted new admissions at Pontianak's Ibadurrahman pesantren after a sexual‑abuse case and announced a moratorium on new pesantren licences in West Nusa Tenggara to evaluate school 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-ministry-of-religious-affairs-imposes-pesantren-licensing-moratorium-amid-sexual-abuse-ca ### 2026-06-10: Sexual abuse allegations emerge against coach in Surabaya and a religious leader in Semarang, Indonesia Two sexual abuse scandals in Indonesia: a Surabaya coach allegedly assaulted a minor athlete, and a Semarang religious figure is accused of raping eight female students over a year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-reports-minor-sexual-abuse-by-coach-and-religious-instructor ### 2026-05-28: Abdul Khalim Fadlun arrested in Pekalongan religious school abuse case Abdul Khalim Fadlun, head of a Pekalongan religious school, was arrested on charges of sexually abusing dozens of female santri; authorities seized the unregistered facility and are relocating students. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pekalongan-ponpes-leader-arrested-over-mass-sexual-abuse ### 2026-05-26: Indonesia investigates police officer abuse case and pesantren sexual assault Indonesia moves a police officer's sexual abuse case to investigation and, after multiple pesantren assaults, KPAI urges national assessments, early detection, stricter oversight, and a Child Care Bill. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-investigates-police-officer-abuse-case-and-pesantren-sexual-assault ### 2026-05-18: Ponorogo pesantren head Jayadi charged with raping 13 male students Ponorogo police arrest pesantren head Jayadi, suspect in raping at least 13 male students over nine years. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ponorogo-pesantren-head-jayadi-charged-with-raping-13-male-students ### 2026-05-17: Indonesian pesantren face rising concerns over sexual abuse and bullying Indonesian boarding schools face spikes in sexual abuse, bullying and online gambling, prompting calls for stronger safety measures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-pesantren-face-rising-concerns-over-sexual-abuse-and-bullying ### 2026-05-17: Ponorogo Kiai Arrested Over Alleged Abuse of Dozens of Male Pesantren Students Police in Ponorogo, Indonesia arrested a pesantren Kiai after allegations he sexually abused 11‑13 male students, some minors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ponorogo-kiai-arrested-over-alleged-abuse-of-dozens-of-male-pesantren-students ### 2026-05-14: Indonesia's Social Ministry oversees boarding school abuse response Indonesia's Social Ministry leads recovery for boarding school abuse victims as suspects face custody and officials resign. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pacitan-chemical-spray-victim-referred-to-out-ofregion-hospital ### 2026-05-14: Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs revokes license of Ndolo Kusumo pesantren in Central Java over sexual abuse Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs revoked the licence of Ponpes Ndolo Kusumo in Central Java after sexual abuse allegations, halting new admissions and移 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-ministry-of-religious-affairs-revokes-license-of-ndolo-kusumo-pesantren-in-central-java-o ### 2026-05-12: Indonesia Islamic school abuse scandal spurs Catholic schools to tighten safeguards Abuse at an Indonesian Islamic boarding school leads to arrests and prompts Catholic schools to tighten child‑protection safeguards. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-islamic-school-abuse-scandal-spurs-catholic-schools-to-tighten-safeguards --- Cite as: Indonesia expands child safety reforms in schools and madras. 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