Administrative Staff at SMPN 138 Suspended as DKI Education Office Investigates Alleged Sexual Harassment
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Education Office (Disdik) has suspended an administrative staff member (TU) at SMPN 138 Jakarta, with the initials DI, following allegations of involvement in a sexual harassment case. This step is part of the initial handling process while awaiting further examination results.
Head of Disdik DKI Jakarta, Nahdiana, confirmed that the office received the report of the allegations and immediately followed up through internal mechanisms. Since the report was received, the school has conducted initial guidance and facilitated meetings between the relevant parties.
“Subsequently, the clarification and in-depth investigation processes continue to ensure that the handling is carried out objectively, professionally, and proportionately,” Nahdiana stated in her comments on Tuesday (17/3).
To ensure comprehensive handling, Disdik DKI has formed an inspection team involving various elements, from the direct supervisor of the government employee with a work agreement (PPPK), the Regional Personnel Agency, to the Inspectorate at the city level.
The suspension of DI, Nahdiana continued, is temporary during the ongoing examination process. This policy also serves as a form of institutional caution in maintaining a safe educational environment for students and the community.
She emphasised that every report related to allegations of norm and ethics violations in the education environment will be handled seriously in accordance with applicable regulations. “We are committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and integrity-filled school environment for all school community members,” she said.
Disdik also reminds all educators and education personnel to always uphold ethics, professionalism, and integrity in carrying out their duties, including in interactions with the community.
This case emerged after a video of the alleged perpetrator’s apology circulated on social media. In the video, the individual admitted to sending WhatsApp messages containing inappropriate invitations to the victim.
Information gathered indicates that the incident began when the victim participated in a product sales activity in the school environment. The alleged perpetrator approached the victim under the pretext of buying the product and then asked for contact details.
Several hours after the activity ended, the victim received messages inviting a meeting outside school, which was rejected. However, the communication continued and reportedly contained requests deemed inappropriate, until the victim’s family publicised the incident through social media.