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        "msgid": "west-java-dprd-warns-of-potential-disparities-in-sekolah-maung-1779545649",
        "date": "2026-05-20 17:21:22",
        "title": "West Java DPRD warns of potential disparities in Sekolah Maung",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The West Java DPRD Commission V warns the provincial government about the risk of unequal access under the Sekolah Maung (Manusia Unggulan) programme, stressing the need for equivalent facilities and high-quality practical learning. It notes the cross-regional selection model without zonation could fuel unhealthy competition between schools and mentions possible minimum IQ requirements as a topic under review.",
        "content": "<p>Bandung \u2014 West Java\u2019s DPRD Commission V has warned the West Java\nProvincial Government about the potential for educational disparities\nunder the Sekolah Maung (Manusia Unggulan) programme. Commission V chair\nYomanius Untung said the Sekolah Maung concept, launched by West Java\nGovernor Dedi Mulyadi, is fundamentally positive in aiming to produce\nhigh-achieving students who can compete nationally and internationally.\nHe argued that the cross-regional selection model without zonation could\nlead to unhealthy competition between schools. \u2018When we talk about\nachievement\u2014whether in academics, sports, arts or religious studies\u2014it\nshould be highlighted and prepared well to produce graduates capable of\ncompeting,\u2019 Yomanius said. Nevertheless, he believes students with\nexceptional abilities still require special educational facilities to\nremain competitive at international levels. In addition to academic\npathways, he said the Sekolah Maung programme is also aimed at\nstrengthening vocational education through the development of leading\nSMKs (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan). Yomanius stressed that the quality of\npractical learning must be the main focus so graduates are truly ready\nto enter the workforce. In discussions with the West Java Department of\nEducation, he said there was even talk of a minimum intelligence\nthreshold for prospective students. \u2018Anyone can enter if they are\noutstanding. Earlier, there was even mention of a minimum IQ of 130,\nalthough that is still under review,\u2019 he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/west-java-dprd-warns-of-potential-disparities-in-sekolah-maung-1779545649",
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