DPR Summons Satryo Brodjonegoro Over Internal Conflict at Education Ministry
The House has summoned the minister of education, science, and technology, Satryo Brodjonegoro, for a closed-door meeting today at 2:00 p.m.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The House of Representatives' Commission X has summoned the minister of education, science, and technology, , for a closed-door meeting today at 2:00 p.m. The meeting follows reports of internal conflicts within the ministry that have drawn significant public attention.
Commission X deputy chair, Lalu Hadrian Irfani, stated that the DPR aims to investigate the issues affecting the ministry. "This has become a matter of public concern. Members will inquire about the cause of this turmoil and what exactly transpired," Lalu said during a press conference at the Parliament building in Central Jakarta.
Lalu expressed the Commission’s hope that the internal disputes would be resolved swiftly to allow the ministry to focus on its priorities. "It’s essential for everyone at the ministry to concentrate on their work and advance the programs that are top priorities," he added.
The commission will also review ministry programs, including the government’s plan to establish the Garuda Senior High School this year.
Black Monday Protest
On January 20, employees of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology staged a "Black Monday" protest, alleging unfair treatment by Satryo. The protesters accused him of unjustly dismissing Neni Herlina, a civil servant, and claimed he had physically assaulted another staff member.
Satryo Brodjonegoro denied the allegations, clarifying that no employee had been fired and that the purported dismissal was a routine staff rotation and transfer. "The ministry has never dismissed anyone. Transfers and rotations are common practices in any institution, whether government or private," he said in a statement to Antara on January 21.
He also refuted accusations of physical assault, claiming the video circulating on social media was fabricated. "That is not my voice," he asserted.
DPR to Examine Allegations
Commission X plans to address these allegations during their meeting with Satryo. Lalu emphasized that staff rotations are permissible when conducted in accordance with established procedures. "We will ask whether these actions followed proper protocols or if there is merit to the concerns raised," he said.
The internal conflict at the ministry has sparked widespread public interest, placing additional scrutiny on the leadership and operations of the agency.
M Rizki Yusrial and Hanin Marwah contributed to this article.
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