West Java DPRD Commission V Demands Overhaul of 2026 SPMB

Iwan Koswara, a member of the West Java Regional Parliament’s Commission V from the PSI party, has highlighted several issues regarding the implementation of the 2026 Student Admission System (SPMB) across various regions in West Java. He made these remarks following field inspections and the receipt of various public complaints, particularly from the parents of prospective students.

Iwan noted that the lack of synchronisation in regulations among school operators remains a significant factor causing confusion within the community, especially during the registration and data verification processes for prospective students.

According to him, this situation demonstrates the need for a thorough overhaul to ensure that the implementation of the SPMB can proceed in a more orderly, transparent, and easily understandable manner.

“From the results of our inspections and the reports received, several issues have been identified that need immediate rectification, particularly regarding data synchronisation and the clarity of mechanisms on the ground,” Iwan stated on Tuesday (9/6/26) afternoon.

He also highlighted technical obstacles that frequently occur within the online registration system. One such issue includes disrupted data access and errors in registration accounts experienced by several prospective students after logging in.

In his view, these disruptions cannot be taken lightly as they directly impact the public’s right to access educational services. Digital systems, Iwan argued, should serve as a means to facilitate, rather than complicate, the process for prospective students.

Furthermore, he revealed that the high volume of reports from parents of prospective students serves as an indicator that there are pressing issues that the West Java Education Office must address immediately. Consequently, he is pushing for a comprehensive technical evaluation, ranging from system improvements to strengthening coordination among school operators in the field.

“Our hope is that, moving forward, no more members of the public will face difficulties due to purely technical issues. Access to education must be open and easily accessible to all segments of society,” he said.

Iwan also urged the local government to be more responsive in following up on every public complaint, ensuring that various obstacles arising in the field can be resolved promptly and not left to persist.