Pramono Affirms will Not Revoke KJP-KJMU Cards of Demonstrators
Reported by Dessy Suciati | Translated by
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said Jakarta Provincial Government will not revoke Jakarta Pintar Card (KJP) or Jakarta Mahasiswa Unggul Card (KJMU) for students who participate the demonstration
Jakarta government will not revoke the KJP or KJMU
Pramono said that the withdrawal of KJP and KJMU assistance is entirely the authority of the Jakarta Provincial Government.
"Jakarta government will not revoke the KJP or KJMU. Because the KJP and KJMU are the authority of the Jakarta government, and especially the governor. I have decided that neither will be revoked," he said, Wednesday (9/3).
City Government and Public Works Ministry Collaborate to Repair Damaged Public FacilitiesPreviously, Jakarta Education Agency ensured will not revoke KJP or KJMU cards for students who participate the demonstration.
Head of Jakarta Education Agency, Nahdiana emphasized that, unlike cases of brawls, expressing opinions is a constitutional right of every citizen, including students.
"They must be able to convey their aspirations in an orderly and responsible manner. That's our duty to give them education," she explained.
However, Nahdiana reminded KJP/KJMU recipients who are found guilty of vandalism or other anarchic acts that they will face the appropriate consequences. Nahdiana stated that their KJP/KJMU could be revoked if they are found guilty of a crime.
"We will not act rashly. Therefore, I once again urge students to act within the applicable legal framework," she stated.
