West Java Governor Urges Reporting of Cheating in Student Admissions
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi urged parents to report any cheating or "seat-selling" in the 2026 new student admission process.
- He stated that his office has not yet received any reports of such irregularities.
- Mulyadi noted that the strict selection process has resulted in many children of officials failing to pass.
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has called on parents to report any instances of cheating or the illicit sale of admission spots during the 2026 new student admission process (SPMB). He encouraged the public not to fear reporting such irregularities to the West Java Education Agency or law enforcement, stating, "Just report it. Legal process."
Speaking at the West Java Education Agency office in Bandung, Mulyadi mentioned that his administration has not yet received any reports concerning cheating or the trading of admission seats. He emphasized the rigor of the current selection system, noting that it has proven challenging even for the children of officials.
Just report it. Legal process.
"It's clear, even the children of officials are failing to pass," Mulyadi stated, highlighting the competitive nature of the admissions. He reiterated his call for transparency and urged anyone with information about fraudulent practices to come forward.
It's clear, even the children of officials are failing to pass.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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