MAN 2 Jakarta Denies Extortion of Student Parents: Rp 2.5 Million Donation Is Voluntary

“Zero rupiah is also fine. This letter serves as the agreed minutes from the committee meeting with the parents,” she said.

Dwi noted that the collected donation funds are managed by the MAN 2 Jakarta Committee, not the madrasa staff.

The funds go into the committee’s bank account and all transactions are conducted through the banking system.

Use of the funds must align with the agreed programs.

Each activity head is required to submit an accountability report after utilizing the funds.

Additionally, the committee’s financial transparency reports are regularly shared with parents via WhatsApp.

These reports include projections of expected receipts and the actual funds collected.

“At a minimum every six months, but actually every three months we also provide updates via WhatsApp,” said Dwi.

As a public madrasa, MAN 2 Jakarta receives government funding sources such as the national budget (APBN), regional budget (APBD), BOS funds, and BOP.

However, this funding does not always cover all development program needs.

Program needs are first formulated through the Madrasa Self-Evaluation (EDM), then compiled into the Madrasa Work and Budget Plan (RKAM).

The programs are then discussed with the committee and socialized to parents.

Dwi also assured that the madrasa staff do not know which parents contribute or the donation amounts.

This ensures students whose parents do not provide donations still receive services and participate in madrasa activities equally.

Previously, there were social media reports stating that MAN 2 Jakarta students in East Jakarta were asked to contribute up to Rp 2.5 million for educational donations.

The issue arose after a declaration letter for willingness to donate for the 2026/2027 academic year surfaced, listing options up to Rp 2,513,000.

A student identified only as A said the form was distributed through teachers for parents or guardians to fill out.

The letter is related to support for programs or activities to improve education at the madrasa.