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Indonesian Lawmakers Urge Against Student Involvement in MBG Project Protests

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Indonesian House of Representatives' Commission X urged against involving students in the MBG project demonstrations.
  • Hundreds of elementary and middle school students participated in an aspiration parade supporting the MBG project on June 21.
  • The commission emphasized that students should focus on their education rather than political activities.

Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives has called for students to be kept out of demonstrations related to the MBG project. This appeal comes after hundreds of elementary and middle school students in Batam City participated in a parade on June 21, expressing their support for the project.

The commission highlighted concerns that involving young students in such public displays could disrupt their education and expose them to potentially inappropriate environments. The focus, they stressed, should remain on academic pursuits and personal development during these formative years.

While the specific nature of the MBG project and the reasons for student involvement were not detailed, the commission's statement underscores a broader principle of protecting children from political mobilization. The call serves as a reminder to organizers and communities to prioritize the well-being and educational continuity of students.

Hundreds of elementary and middle school students in Batam City participated in an aspiration parade supporting the MBG project on June 21.

— TempoDescribing the event that prompted the commission's statement.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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