"Do not let any of public or students' Constitutional rights get compromised. So, all the children who are learning can still pursue their studies," the director for religious education and Islamic boarding schools at the ministry, Waryono Abdul Ghafur, said here on Tuesday.
Some time ago, an investigation team formed by the West Java government recommended that the institution's permit be suspended, he noted.
West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil also called for the freezing of Al Zaytun's assets in light of allegations of illegal circulation of money, he added.
In response to the recommendations, Ghafur said that in meetings, they are still discussing the options in the Al Zaytun case, which will include a suspension if any evidence of violations or deviations is found.
Whatever the decision, it must still take the students' future into account to make sure that it is not compromised, he added.
"The point is, whether (the students) will be moved (to other boarding schools), or stay there, or move a little, it's technical stuff in my opinion. I cannot speak of that as of now," he said.
Currently, the investigation into the Al Zaytun Boarding School case is still underway. The boarding school leader, Panji Gumilang, has been summoned by the National Police.
Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Mahfud MD, informed that three aspects of the case—legal, administrative, and security—will need to be resolved.
"First one on legal issues, it will be resolved by the National Police. And then on the administrative aspect of the education, it will be assisted and monitored consistently," he said.
"Next is the security issues. Since there are social issues, and a little bit of political issue, it is to be resolved by West Java Governor Mr. Ridwan Kamil alongside the apparatuses," he added.
Translator: Asep Firmansyah, Mecca Yumna
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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