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        "id": 1721291,
        "msgid": "smk-student-in-samarinda-dies-suspected-due-to-ill-fitting-shoes-minister-pppa-highlights-dtsen-issues-1778054985",
        "date": "2026-05-06 13:56:27",
        "title": "SMK Student in Samarinda Dies Suspected Due to Ill-Fitting Shoes, Minister PPPA Highlights DTSEN Issues",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "berita",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The death of 16-year-old SMK Negeri 4 Samarinda student Mandala Rizky Saputra, reportedly from an infection caused by wearing ill-fitting shoes amid financial hardships, has prompted Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Choiri Fauzi to call for a thorough review of social data systems. She emphasised the need to ensure accurate registration in the National Single Social and Economic Data (DTSEN) to prevent barriers to educational aid programmes like PKH and PIP, underscoring the state's responsibility to protect children's rights to safe education. The case highlights systemic gaps in social protection, with the ministry planning coordination with relevant agencies to improve targeting and prevent similar tragedies.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, VIVA \u2013 Minister for Women\u2019s Empowerment and Child Protection\n(PPPA), Arifah Choiri Fauzi, has finally spoken out regarding the death\nof a student from SMK Negeri 4 Samarinda, initialled MRS (16). Mandala\nRizky Saputra (MRS) was declared dead after suffering an infection in\nhis foot. MRS\u2019s foot became swollen, causing pain that spread throughout\nhis body, leading to his death. Regarding this matter, Arifah\nhighlighted issues with social data that ultimately impact access to\neducational assistance. According to her, the state must be actively\npresent to ensure every child receives their rights, including the right\nto decent and safe education. Arifah stated that this case needs to be\ninvestigated to its roots, including aspects of population\nadministration that could leave families unregistered in the National\nSingle Social and Economic Data (DTSEN). \u201cThis incident is a serious\nconcern and therefore requires a comprehensive evaluation,\u201d Arifah\nstressed, quoted on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. She explained that data\nissues can directly affect access to social assistance programmes such\nas the Family Hope Programme (PKH) and the Smart Indonesia Programme\n(PIP). \u201cThe Ministry of PPPA will coordinate with relevant\nMinistries\/Institutions to ensure the accuracy of social protection\nprogrammes for children,\u201d she said. According to Arifah, this case shows\nthat there are still children who must struggle with limitations to\nobtain their right to education. \u201cThis case is heart-wrenching; there\nare still Indonesian children who must struggle with limitations to\nobtain their right to education. Amid the family\u2019s distressing economic\ncondition, young MRS still showed extraordinary spirit to continue\nschooling. That spirit reflects resilience in pursuing dreams despite\nvarious limitations, though it ended tragically,\u201d she said. She\nemphasised that, besides handling the case, strengthening prevention\nsystems is also important, including the role of local government and\nthe community in ensuring no child is overlooked from protection. \u201cOf\ncourse, we all hope such incidents do not happen again. Every Indonesian\nchild must be able to access education without sacrificing their safety\nand health,\u201d she concluded. As is known, a student from SMK Negeri 4\nSamarinda, Mandala Rizky Saputra (16), passed away, and his story went\nviral on social media. He was said to have worn shoes that were too\nsmall, causing swelling in his foot. Acting Head of the East Kalimantan\nEducation and Culture Office, Armin, explained that Mandala had\npreviously participated in field work practice from 9 February to 20\nMarch 2026 at Ramayana Robinson, Jalan M Yamin, Samarinda. After\nreturning to school, his health condition began to decline. \u201cOn 30 March\n2026, the student briefly returned to participate in learning\nactivities, but on 1 April 2026, he was advised to rest and was sent\nhome due to declining physical condition,\u201d Armin said on Tuesday (5\/5).\nOn 2 April, Mandala did not attend school, and his parents sent a sick\nleave note. A few days later, on 8 April, the victim\u2019s mother contacted\nthe school via WhatsApp to request help with a loan. \u201cOn 10 (April\n2026), the parents came to the school to report the student\u2019s health\ncondition and decline, considering it a non-medical issue, and the\nschool facilitated a request for treatment costs in Tenggarong amounting\nto Rp1,100,000,\u201d Armin said. The school also conducted a home visit on\n21 April. At that time, the victim\u2019s foot was reported as weak and\nswollen, but no wounds were found. The teacher advised taking him\nimmediately to a health facility. During that meeting, the parents\nmentioned outstanding fees of Rp2.4 million. The school then helped\nfacilitate BPJS processing through government assistance. A second visit\nwas made on 23 April. At that time, the victim\u2019s condition was reported\nto have improved somewhat, and the school planned to buy shoes in the\ncorrect size. However, the next day, 24 April, the school received news\nthat Mandala had passed away. The school also accompanied the\npurification process until the burial. \u201cBased on information gathered\nfrom the school, family, and related parties, the student\u2019s health\ncondition has been declining since the physical decline, dizziness, and\nfoot swelling were known,\u201d Armin said. He added that the school has\nprovided accompaniment since the victim\u2019s condition began to decline,\nincluding facilitating access to health services and coordinating with\nthe family.<\/p>",
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