West Java Governor threatens to revoke subsidies for students involved in brawls

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has issued a stern warning to students benefiting from the province's free private school program. He stated that the educational subsidies will be canceled for any student proven to have engaged in misconduct, such as fighting or other criminal activities.

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Students must be committed. They receive significant subsidies from us. But they must also adhere to our rules, which means being good children, not fighting, for example.

This firm policy targets the tens of thousands of students who could not be accommodated in public high schools and vocational schools. Governor Mulyadi emphasized that the regional budget allocated for this program is intended not only to guarantee access to education but also to effectively shape the character and morality of the students.

"Students must be committed. They receive significant subsidies from us. But they must also adhere to our rules, which means being good children, not fighting, for example," Mulyadi stated in Bandung. He added that the Provincial Government of West Java will not hesitate to periodically evaluate the behavioral records of the beneficiaries. If violations are found, sanctions will be applied swiftly.

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Later, if they violate, we will revoke the subsidy.

The free private school program is an initiative to secure educational opportunities for prospective students who are unable to compete for limited spots in public schools. Through a collaboration scheme, these students are guaranteed full coverage of their education costs for three years. The provincial government's contribution covers tuition fees, building fees, and monthly school dues, amounting to approximately Rp2.7 million per student annually. Mulyadi stressed that this program specifically targets economically vulnerable groups.

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What we protect are the middle and lower-middle economic communities. They must go to school.