Viral Contrast Between SDN Building in Majalengka and MBG Kitchen Sparks Explanation from Education Office
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, MAJALENGKA – The comparison of the condition of the SDN II Gandawesi building in Ligung Subdistrict, Majalengka Regency, which appears starkly contrasting like night and day with the presence of the MBG kitchen next to it, has gone viral on social media. The situation has garnered attention from various parties.
In the photo circulating on social media, the damaged school building is visible. This is in sharp contrast to the MBG kitchen building beside it, which appears new and in good condition.
The principal of SDN II Gandawesi, Nina Sophia, responded wisely to the matter. She invited the public to view the issue from a positive perspective, while assuring that the repair application process is underway.
“I take the positive side only. Perhaps because it’s adjacent to a building that looks new and good, the comparison is quite striking,” said Nina on Monday (13/4/2026).
She explained that the application for classroom repairs had been submitted even before she took office as principal on 9 March 2026. Currently, the process has been responded to by the Majalengka Regency Education Office.
Even before the Eid holiday, the Education Office had conducted measurements of three damaged classrooms as part of the repair stages. “There is already attention from the office. It’s just a matter of follow-up. I’m new here, but the application process was already running beforehand,” she stated.
Not only from the local government, attention has also come from the central government. The school claims to have been contacted by a team from the Ministry of Education, which will soon visit the site for verification.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Majalengka Regency Education Office, Muhamad Umar Ma’ruf, assured that SDN II Gandawesi has been included in this year’s priority repair programme. He added that his office is continuously making proactive efforts to the central government to improve the quality of education in Majalengka Regency.
“We are continuously making proactive efforts to the central government for the improvement of education quality in Majalengka Regency so that it becomes even better,” he said.
Furthermore, the Majalengka Education Office has also received support from central government programmes in the form of school revitalisation and presidential aid to be allocated in 2026. “Alhamdulillah, we have received the school revitalisation programme and presidential aid allocated for 2026,” he stated.
With attention from both local and central governments, it is hoped that improvements to educational facilities, especially at SDN II Gandawesi, can be realised soon. Thus, teaching and learning activities can proceed more safely and comfortably.