BANDA ACEH | INDATANEWS.COM – The Aceh Provincial Government has opened a constructive dialogue with student organizations and youth representatives through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) aimed at reviewing the implementation of the Aceh Health Insurance program (Jaminan Kesehatan Aceh/JKA).
The discussion, held on Monday, May 4, 2026, took place at the Regional Potential Room of the Aceh Provincial Secretariat and was led by Aceh Regional Secretary M. Nasir alongside assistant officials and relevant regional working units (SKPA).
Open Dialogue on JKA Policy Review
Read Also: Students Urge Revision of Aceh Health Insurance Regulation The FGD focused on Governor Regulation No. 2 of 2026 concerning the JKA program. The forum served as an open platform for both government officials and student representatives to evaluate the effectiveness, accuracy, and implementation of the current policy framework.
Student and youth representatives emphasized that they were not calling for the regulation to be revoked. Instead, they urged a comprehensive reassessment to ensure the policy is more targeted and delivers greater social benefits for the public.
STUDENT INPUT RECEIVED: Aceh Regional Secretary M. Nasir emphasizes the government's openness to student contributions in refining the JKA policy. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
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Nasir welcomed the input from student groups, stressing that youth involvement is an essential part of improving public policy.
Read Also: Aceh Accelerates Aid for Flood and Landslide Victims He also encouraged students and youth organizations to take an active role in monitoring the implementation of the JKA program to strengthen transparency, accountability, and policy effectiveness.
Legal Concerns Over Potential Revocation
The Chairman of the Indonesian Islamic Student Organization (PII) Aceh, Mohd Rendi Febriansyah, highlighted that differing opinions are a natural part of intellectual discourse. However, he also warned of potential legal consequences should the regulation be fully revoked.
"If this regulation is revoked, a legal vacuum could occur. Budget allocation and the technical implementation of the JKA program may no longer function properly," he stated.
He added that such impacts would not only affect specific groups but could also extend across all layers of society, from lower-income communities to higher economic classes.
LEGAL IMPACT OF REVOCATION: Chairman of PII Aceh, Mohd Rendi Febriansyah, presents student perspectives on the potential legal consequences if the JKA Governor Regulation is revoked. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Strengthening Cooperation for Health Policy Reform
Rendi reaffirmed students' commitment to maintaining a critical yet constructive role in monitoring public policy. The goal, he said, is to ensure that the JKA program is built on a strong legal foundation and delivers fair healthcare services to the people of Aceh.
The FGD is expected to mark the beginning of closer collaboration between the provincial government and student groups in strengthening the Jaminan Kesehatan Aceh program as a sustainable and equitable healthcare solution. (IDNC)
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