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    "data": {
        "id": 1793353,
        "msgid": "minister-digital-infrastructure-must-be-a-bridge-not-a-barrier-1781003075",
        "date": "2026-06-09 17:17:01",
        "title": "Minister: Digital infrastructure must be a bridge, not a barrier",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Education",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Minister of Primary and Secondary Education has urged that advances in digital infrastructure serve as a bridge to inclusive education rather than a barrier. Speaking at a regional forum, Abdul Mu'ti highlighted persistent challenges such as uneven internet connectivity and limited learning resources across different regions. He stressed the importance of collaborative research and public policy to ensure equitable access for all students in Southeast Asia.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta - Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu\u2019ti has\nreminded that advances in digital infrastructure must become a bridge,\nnot a barrier, to obtaining inclusive and equitable education services.\nHe assessed that the utilisation of technological advances in education\nstill faces a number of challenges, ranging from uneven internet network\nconnectivity and device accessibility to limited learning resources,\nwhich can affect inter-regional equity. \u201cSome students enjoy\nhigh-quality digital infrastructure, while others still face\nconnectivity constraints, accessibility issues, and limited learning\nresources. We must ensure that technological advances become a bridge,\nnot a barrier, creating opportunities for all students,\u201d Minister Mu\u2019ti\nsaid in Jakarta on Tuesday. The statement was delivered at the SEAMEO\nCentres Policy Research Network (CPRN) Summit 2026 in South Jakarta. He\ntherefore appreciated the convening of the forum, which brought together\npolicymakers, researchers, academics, and practitioners directly linked\nto education services from 11 countries in the Southeast Asian region.\nAccording to him, solving various educational challenges requires not\nonly government leadership but also the active participation of all\nstakeholders. \u201cThis spirit of collaboration becomes increasingly\nimportant as we strive to bridge research, policy, and practice to\nrealise a more inclusive, just, and sustainable future for all learners\nin our region,\u201d Mu\u2019ti said. He added that education services must be a\npriority, so public policy must be based on research and continuous\nlearning processes. Through stronger collaboration between researchers,\npolicymakers, and practitioners at the CPRN Summit 2026, he expressed\nhope that innovation and practice will be translated into applicable\nsolutions that benefit students across all Southeast Asian\ncountries.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/minister-digital-infrastructure-must-be-a-bridge-not-a-barrier-1781003075",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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