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        "msgid": "serang-regency-government-increases-incentives-for-madrasah-and-quranic-teachers-by-50-1780161795",
        "date": "2026-05-25 12:50:43",
        "title": "Serang Regency Government Increases Incentives for Madrasah and Quranic Teachers by 50%",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNN_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Serang Regency Government has raised incentives for religious education teachers by 50% to strengthen character-building among youth and support educators' welfare. The policy, aligned with the 'Serang Bahagia' development vision, varies payments by teaching level and aims to sustain religious education amid modern challenges. Officials highlight the move as a strategic step to ensure teachers can focus on their roles without financial concerns.",
        "content": "<p>The Serang Regency Government has increased incentives for 20,445\nmadrasah and Quranic teachers by 50% during the first year of\nadministration by Regent Ratu Rachmatuzakiyah and Vice-Regent Muhammad\nNajib Hamas. This move demonstrates the regency government\u2019s commitment\nto strengthening religious education, which plays a crucial role in\nshaping the character of local youth.<\/p>\n<p>Beneficiaries are spread across various districts in Serang Regency,\nincluding Quranic teachers, madrasah diniyah instructors, and educators\nat Islamic educational institutions.<\/p>\n<p>The government has set varying incentive amounts based on education\nlevel and teaching type. Quranic teachers and those at Quranic Education\nCenters (TPQ) receive Rp150,000 monthly, while madrasah diniyah awaliyah\nteachers get Rp300,000. Meanwhile, teachers at Raudhatul Athfal (RA),\nMadrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI), and Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) receive\nRp100,000 per month.<\/p>\n<p>Regency Secretary Zaldi Dhuhana stated the incentive increase\nreflects the local government\u2019s support for religious educators who have\nsignificantly contributed to building community morals and ethics. \u201cThis\nassistance is a concrete demonstration of the Regent and Vice-Regent\u2019s\ncommitment. We recognise that Quranic and madrasah teachers are pivotal\nin shaping community character. The increased incentives are expected to\nboost their enthusiasm and dedication in teaching,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added the policy aligns with the \u201cSerang Bahagia\u201d (Serang\nHappiness) development vision, which prioritises improving human\nresource quality through equitable and just education.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond economic impact, the policy also motivates educators to serve\nwith greater dedication. Syamsudin, a Quranic teacher from Ciruas\nDistrict, expressed gratitude for the government\u2019s attention.\n\u201cAlhamdulillah, we are deeply thankful. This serves as motivation to\ncontinue teaching and guiding children to improve their Quranic reading\nand religious understanding,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The incentive increase is seen as a strategic step to sustain\nreligious education amid modern challenges. With government support,\nteachers can focus on their roles without welfare concerns.<\/p>\n<p>The regency government confirmed the programme will be regularly\nevaluated and enhanced for broader benefits, alongside other initiatives\nto strengthen religious education quality, including teacher capacity\nbuilding and institutional strengthening.<\/p>\n<p>Through this policy, Serang Regency affirms that development focuses\nnot only on physical infrastructure but also on building characterful,\nreligious, and competitive citizens.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/serang-regency-government-increases-incentives-for-madrasah-and-quranic-teachers-by-50-1780161795",
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