'Officials turn a blind eye to unlicensed schools'<\/p>\n
Authorities are taking a unsympathetic stance on the issuance of
\ndiplomas by unlicensed institutions, including the now-defunct
\nInstitut Managemen Global Indonesia (IMGI). The public,
\nmeanwhile, asks why such institutions have been allowed to
\noperate for so long without a license. Who should be held
\nresponsible? The Jakarta Post interviewed some residents on the
\nissue.<\/p>\n
Arief Asmadi, 26, is an employee of a trading company in
\nCentral Jakarta. He lives with his parents in Kebon Jeruk, West
\nJakarta:<\/p>\n
I believe that the government's poor monitoring of the
\neducation system has caused many institutions or foundations to
\nsell diplomas. Many people, who are desperate to get a diploma in
\nthe shortest possible time, just buy one without a second
\nthought.<\/p>\n
Why are unlicensed institutions such as the IMGI able to
\noperate in the first place? I assume that officials have just
\nturned a blind eye to the situation, pretending that nothing was
\nwrong until the case made media headlines.<\/p>\n
The government should exercise control over schools and other
\neducational institutions to avoid a similar case from surfacing
\nin the future.<\/p>\n
Yan Thamrin, 38, is an insurance agent for a state insurance
\ncompany. He lives with his wife and children in Tanjung Barat,
\nJagakarsa, South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
Several years ago, my friend got a bachelor diploma from a
\nprivate university in Jakarta by paying Rp 8 million. I can
\nunderstand why he bought it as he can't get a degree in the usual
\nway. He is kind of stupid. Even now, with the diploma, he can't
\nget a job.<\/p>\n
I think my friend is just one of thousands of people who have
\nbeen deceived by unlicensed institutions. I strongly believe that
\nthese institution get away with their crimes because they bribe
\nofficials at the ministry of education.<\/p>\n
That's why the police should also investigate the officials,
\nnot just the owners of these unlicensed institutions.<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/officials-turn-a-blind-eye-to-unlicensed-schools-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }