Quick Response to "Silver Human" Toddler Case, Ministry of Social Affairs Provides ATENSI Support

JAKARTA (26 September 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs responded quickly to information about MFA, a 1-year-old baby whose story went viral on social media (www.megapolitan.kompas.com) on 25 September 2021 because it was painted like a silver human and asked to beg around the Parakan gas station, Pamulang, South Tangerang.

Through the slick collaboration of three social rehabilitation centers, namely Melati, Handayani, Mulya Jaya, and the Ministry of Social Affairs' Quick Response Team, MFA and her biological mother CK were successfully found and brought to Melati Jakarta for a further comprehensive assessment of the problems and crises they are facing by CK and his family.

Previously, the team coordinated with the Tangerang City Social Service to obtain accurate information regarding the MFA case that went viral on social media. The Social Service said that the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) of South Tangerang City had arrested 2 people with the initials E and B who brought MFA begging. Meanwhile, CK admitted that he had no idea that his son was brought by E and B to beg.

Based on the results of the initial assessment obtained by the Ministry of Social Affairs Team, information was obtained that CK has also worked as a silver human for the last 2 months and lives with her fellow silver men in a boarding house for 400 thousand per month.

"I'm from Brebes, sir. I used to live in Tanah Abang with my aunt, but I was kicked out because I was pregnant and I am unmarried. Then I stayed at my man's place until I gave birth,” said CK.

CK is not officially married yet. She was still in a relationship with HS until MFA was born. During the birth process, HS's stepmother and the owner of the rented house where HS lived helped CK's delivery process in the bathroom. Tragically, the landlord asked for Rp. 1,300,000 for the processing of MFA birth certificates. However, until now, MFA's birth certificate has not been available.

"I don't know sir if my son is painted silver. Indeed, I often leave my children to E and B when I am looking for money. I know it’s wrong. But, no one wants to help me, sir,” said CK defending herself.