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Student death following alleged bullying in Pemalang

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A seven-year-old second-grade student, Muhammad Hasbi Al Aqib (MHA), died in Pemalang, Central Java, following suspected bullying and physical violence at SD Negeri 01 Kebondalem. The victim’s mother reported that while the child initially did not disclose the abuse, he later informed doctors during medical examinations for severe abdominal pain that older students had punched him in the stomach and kicked him with shoes. During a nine-day hospitalization, the child experienced vomiting, bloody stools, and extreme pain. Following the death, Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III began monitoring the investigation. Commission III investigation, with member Abdullah has called calling for the Pemalang Police to conduct a “swift, thorough, and transparent investigation” to identify witnesses and establish the specific circumstances of the incident. Abdullah also emphasized that the school must be transparent with the family and fulfill its duty to protect students under Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Regulation Number 6 of 2026. As the investigation progresses, Pemalang police have questioned eight witnesses, including parents and students. Two suspects have been brought in for questioning. investigation.” Preliminary findings suggest suggested the violence assault occurred around 09:00 WIB during a school break near the school bathrooms. Investigators believe the assault was bathrooms, triggered by personal friction or insults between the victim and the suspects, rather than extortion. One witness reported seeing the assault but stated they were too afraid to report it to teachers at the time. In response to the incident, the Indonesian Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection (Kemen PPPA) and the Central Java provincial government are implementing has implemented remedial measures. Under the Juvenile Criminal Justice System Law, two the children involved in the case have been assigned to six months of rehabilitation coaching at the Antasena Social Welfare Institution (LPKS) in Magelang. Magelang as a resolution outside the formal judicial process. Ciput Eka Purwianti, Assistant Deputy for the Provision of Services for Children Requiring Special Protection, stated that this measure serves as both accountability and an educational tool to teach that actions resulting in loss of life carry legal consequences. The Pekalongan Correctional Center (Bapas) will provide assistance and supervision during this period. The Ministry emphasized the necessity for schools and families to collaborate in strengthening safe school cultures.

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  1. 2026-10-11 23:50 UTC Student death following alleged bullying in Pemalang
  2. 2026-10-11 10:48 UTC Student death following alleged bullying in Pemalang
  3. 2026-10-08 12:47 UTC Student death following alleged bullying in Pemalang
  4. 2026-10-05 04:29 UTC Student death following alleged bullying in Pemalang

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