A suspected bomb assembly case involving a student at MAN 3 Padang has garnered public attention following an explosion believed to be from a homemade device. The incident came to light after the blast, suggesting the student was experimenting with bomb-making materials. Authorities are now investigating the student’s motives and the source of their knowledge. In response to the incident, the Ministry of Religious Affairs plans to tighten controls on social media usage among students nationwide, believing it may have contributed to the student’s exposure to harmful information. This move aims to prevent similar incidents and safeguard students from radicalizing content online. The school administration is cooperating fully with investigators, and counseling services are being offered to students affected by the event. Further details regarding the student and the materials used are still emerging.