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        "msgid": "indonesian-government-proposes-extra-rp89-5t-to-upgrade-60-000-schools-1774432297",
        "date": "2026-03-25 15:37:22",
        "title": "Indonesian government proposes extra Rp89.5T to upgrade 60,000 schools",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government, through the Presidential Staff Office (KSP), has proposed an additional Rp89.5 trillion budget to renovate 60,000 schools nationwide, significantly expanding from the initial Rp14.1 trillion allocation for 11,744 schools this year. This initiative forms part of President Prabowo Subianto's quick-win programmes to enhance the national education system, including upgrades to supporting facilities like toilets for a healthier learning environment. The expansion is expected to generate positive economic impacts for local communities while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.",
        "content": "<p>Speaking at a press conference in the KSP building in Jakarta on\nWednesday, he explained that the request had been forwarded to the\nMinistry of Finance under the Additional Budget Allocations (ABT)\nscheme.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that nationwide school renovation is part of President\nPrabowo Subianto\u2019s quick-win programs, aimed at boosting the national\neducation system.<\/p>\n<p>Qodari highlighted a significant expansion in scope, with the\nproposed extra budget far exceeding the initial Rp14.1 trillion\nallocation to renovate 11,744 schools this year. The figure also\nrepresents a sharp increase from 2025 allocations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 2025, the target rose from 10,000 initially to 16,000 schools. As\nfor this year, we aim to expand the coverage from about 11,000 to 60,000\nschools,\u201d the KSP chief explained.<\/p>\n<p>He further reported that as of March 11, the government had completed\nrenovations at 16,062 schools out of the 16,167 targeted under the 2025\nallocation, noting that the remaining projects are in their final\nstages.<\/p>\n<p>The government, he continued, is committed to ensuring that all\nconstruction works proceed in compliance with safety and quality\nstandards set for the revitalization initiative, which extends beyond\nrepairing the main buildings of schools.<\/p>\n<p>He said the program is also intended to revamp supporting facilities\nsuch as toilets, with the aim of providing students with a better and\nhealthier learning environment as part of the broader goal of nurturing\nquality human capital for the nation\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Qodari expressed confidence that revitalization projects\nacross the country would generate positive economic impacts for local\ncommunities.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Govt confirms schools to resume in-person classes after\nEid holiday<\/p>\n<p>Related news: School revitalization program creates over 238,000\njobs: govt<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Prabowo targets sweeping school reforms, digital\npush<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Aditya R, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
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