Politeknik Jakarta Expels Student Over Same-Sex Encounter in Library

Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (PNJ) has expelled a student following an incident of public indecency on campus. The decision came after a video of the act, involving two men in a same-sex relationship, went viral on social media, causing widespread anger among the academic community.

The incident occurred in the hallway of the PNJ library on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. According to a PNJ student identified as R, the pair were seen kissing. One of the individuals was a PNJ student wearing a black vest, while the other, in a blue shirt, was from another institution. The student from the other campus had visited PNJ to meet the PNJ student.

After being caught, the two were taken to a lecturer's room, and their parents were also present during the examination. The campus administration ultimately decided to dismiss the PNJ student involved. "There has been a decision from Vice Director I that the student will be dropped out," R stated.

Campus security apprehended the couple around 1:30 PM. They were initially taken to the Heavy Equipment Building before being moved to the security office due to an unmanageable situation. Later, a public hearing was held at the PNJ Sports Arena, involving students and Vice Director Iwan Susanto. Susanto stated that the case would be presented to leadership for sanctions according to regulations, urging students to monitor the proceedings. The family of the student involved reportedly accepted the campus's decision.

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Tadi sudah ada keputusan dari Wakil Direktur I bahwa mahasiswanya akan di-drop out.