In Indonesia, sexual relations or acts of mesum (zina or immoral acts) between a teacher and an underage student constitute statutory rape and child protection violations under the Undang-Undang Perlindungan Anak (Child Protection Law). Even if the student is above the age of consent (18), a teacher holds a position of authority, making any such relationship a breach of professional ethics and potentially a criminal act under the UU Tindak Pidana Kekerasan Seksual (Sexual Violence Law No. 12/2022). It is not considered a "cultural issue" but a criminal justice issue.
With the passing of the TPKS Law (Law on Sexual Violence), every educational institution must have a functional Satgas (Task Force) that is independent of the school principal. These task forces must include psychologists, police women ( Polwan ), and legal aid. Video Mesum Guru Dan Murid