Jakarta, July 11 -- The government is committed to ensuring that new students do not suffer hazing or bullying by senior students during school orientation (MPLS) for the 2025-2026 academic year, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti said.

This commitment is reflected in the launch of the Friendly MPLS campaign, which he described as a step toward improving the image of school orientation among the public.

"The change of name is not symbolic, as it reflects our determination to make this year's MPLS a friendlier and more effective way to help students adapt to their new environments and friends," the minister said at the Friendly MPLS launch in Jakarta on Friday.

He informed that through the campaign, the government aims...