Minister of PPPA: Yogyakarta Case a Momentum for Evaluating All Daycares

The quality of services remains a major challenge. Approximately 44% lack permits or legal status, and only 30.7% possess operational permits.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) Arifah Fauzi hopes that the case of violence against children at the Yogyakarta daycare will serve as a momentum for national evaluation so that all daycares can meet service standards and child protection.

“Going forward, the central and regional governments will continue to strengthen regulations, licensing, and supervision of daycare operations to prevent similar cases from recurring. We hope Yogyakarta can become the starting point for national evaluation to ensure all daycares in Indonesia optimally meet child protection standards,” said Minister PPPA Arifah Fauzi in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday.

The Ministry of PPPA records that approximately 44% of daycares in Indonesia do not have permits or legal status, and only 30.7% have operational permits.

“The quality of services remains a major challenge. Approximately 44% lack permits or legal status, and only 30.7% have operational permits,” said Arifah Fauzi.

The Minister of PPPA visited Yogyakarta on Monday (27/4) to oversee the handling of the child abuse case at Daycare Little Aresha in Yogyakarta.

On that occasion, she met with the parents of the victims of the violence.

“I came to Yogyakarta with one purpose: how we can together examine the case that occurred in Yogyakarta, which is currently the focus of public attention. We ensure that the entire process runs fairly, transparently, and in favour of the victims,” said Minister Arifatul Choiri Fauzi.

“We are following the Minister’s instructions to strengthen coordination at the local level, both in emergency measures and ongoing efforts that need to be monitored together. The directives that have been given will be immediately implemented, including the implementation of existing regulations,” she said.

Hasto Wardoyo assured that the demands of the victims’ parents are being taken seriously, not only regarding child recovery but also support for parents, including various other issues such as employment and their social conditions.