Indonesia Transfers 2 Students to Jakarta Amidst Cyberbullying Concerns

The North Sumatra Provincial Government is taking swift action to handle the follow-up impact of the alleged "Free Nutritious Food (MBG)" poisoning case in Karo Regency. Two students who are experiencing profound psychological trauma have been officially referred to a referral hospital in Jakarta for advanced intensive care. This crucial decision was made following special attention from the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who requested that victims with severe psychological conditions receive extraordinary attention. North Sumatra Governor Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution explained that medically, the physical condition of the students has been well-managed by the medical team in North Sumatra. However, two students, identified as F and A, are deemed to require comprehensive treatment due to the severity of their psychological trauma compared to other victims. The Governor conveyed this while seeing off the two students at Kualanamu International Airport en route to the capital. A team of specialist doctors from North Sumatra will accompany them for their treatment in Jakarta. "The Vice President has requested direct handling and monitoring. There are two children whose medical and psychological indications are higher than their friends, so they are being brought to Jakarta," stated Governor Bobby, emphasizing the government's commitment to the victims' full recovery. Furthermore, Governor Bobby stressed that the focus of handling this case should not solely be on physical recovery. The mental and psychological health of the affected children is a critical concern to prevent long-term disturbances. In-depth psychological examinations revealed a concerning fact: the victims were experiencing additional mental pressure triggered by the deluge of negative comments and cyberbullying on various social media platforms after the incident gained public attention. "These children need to be healed not only medically but also mentally and psychologically. Some are disturbed by comments and cyberbullying," said Bobby with concern. In response, the medical team has taken preventive measures, advising the students to limit or even temporarily cease their social media activities to maintain mental stability during their recovery. In line with these instructions, Governor Bobby issued a firm appeal to the general public and media personnel to participate in the healing process by refraining from any negative comments that could worsen the psychological state of these children. He believes that positive moral support from their environment is far more needed than external pressures that add to the mental burden of these young victims. The North Sumatra Provincial Government hopes that all parties will empathize and provide a calm space for the students so that their physical and mental recovery process can proceed optimally without further psychological obstacles. "For the recovery of our children, please do not put too much pressure from the outside. Our focus is to help them recover," concluded Bobby. Source: Liputan6