Jakarta, May 4 -- The Ministry of Health stated that the recent case of violence at a daycare center in Yogyakarta serves as a stark reminder that Indonesia's child protection system still needs strengthening in mental health aspects.

Director of Health Services for Vulnerable Groups at the ministry, Imran Pambudi, said here on Monday that the theme of National Education Day 2026 is "Strengthening Collective Participation to Realize Quality Education for All."

"This theme is not merely ceremonial; it is a call to view education as a collective responsibility, not only about curriculum and exams, but also about the safety, well-being, and mental health of children," he said.

He emphasized that schools must be places where children learn...