Andre Rosiade Visits SMA 1 Sumbar, Affirms School Repair Programme

Deputy Chairman of House Commission VI from the Gerindra Party, Andre Rosiade, has affirmed that President Prabowo Subianto’s programme to repair schools across various regions has been directly felt in West Sumatra. One example is the school revitalisation programme targeting hundreds of educational units in the province.

Andre made the remarks during a visit to SMA 1 Sumbar in Padang Panjang. He was welcomed by the school’s head, Surya Netti, along with teachers and students of the boarding school.

During the visit, Andre held discussions with the school on conditions and various educational needs. He also provided assistance for SMA 1 Sumbar students who will take part in the National Subject Olympiad in Malang, East Java.

Andre highlighted the central government’s programme to repair schools across Indonesia. He said Prabowo, in his speech at the MPR Annual Session, stated that around 77,000 schools have been repaired.

According to Andre, the figure is not merely a government statement but has been proven through programmes running in the regions, including West Sumatra.

“This is proof that the 77,000 schools mentioned by Mr Prabowo in the MPR session are not empty words. West Sumatra has already received two waves,” Andre said in a written statement on Saturday (22/8/2026).

Andre assessed that the programme demonstrates Prabowo’s attention to improving educational facilities in West Sumatra. He said that renovating school buildings is an important part of the government’s efforts to create a better learning environment for students.

Andre explained that the self-management mechanism also allows schools to directly manage the budget provided by the government to improve facilities according to their needs.

“The central government, through the Directorate General of Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education, sends budgets to schools that carry out repairs under a self-management scheme,” Andre explained.

However, Andre stressed that strengthening education is not enough through physical school repairs alone. Learning facilities and technological support must also be strengthened.

Hearing these needs, Andre immediately expressed his willingness to help procure 36 computer units for one laboratory class.

“Done, I will help with one class. 36 computers,” Andre said.

Regarding internet connectivity problems, Andre asked that the need for signal boosters be coordinated with Telkomsel. He hopes the issue can be resolved promptly so that students and teachers have better internet access.

“If a signal booster is needed, we will coordinate it. That is easy,” Andre said.

Andre stated he is ready to follow up on these aspirations by contacting the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education.

Andre asked the school to prepare an official letter and supporting documents to be brought to the meeting with the ministry.

“West Sumatra has indeed been promised a Garuda school. Let me remind them again,” Andre said.

“Please prepare a letter from the school, and I will meet the minister later,” he added.

Andre stressed that his visit to SMA 1 Sumbar was part of efforts to ensure that various central government programmes truly benefit schools and students in the regions.

According to him, Prabowo’s efforts to repair schools must be followed by strengthening educational facilities, so that improvements not only produce more adequate buildings but also support the emergence of high-achieving students.

“If schools are repaired and facilities are strengthened, our children will learn better. This is what the government is working on,” Andre said.

SMA 1 Sumbar head Surya Netti confirmed that her school is one of the recipients of the revitalisation programme from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

For the school, the revitalisation assistance reached Rp870 million and its implementation was carried out under a self-management scheme by the school.

“It is managed under a self-management scheme,” Surya said.

Surya explained that the programme has reached many schools in West Sumatra. In the first phase, 176 schools received assistance, while in the second phase 64 schools again received the revitalisation programme.

During the dialogue, Surya said SMA 1 Sumbar still lacks computers. The school currently has only about 25 computer units, some of which have been used for years.

Teachers noted that a number of devices are around nine years old. The condition is a problem because SMA 1 Sumbar is a boarding school with high-achieving students who actively participate in various academic competitions.

In the near future, a number of students will take part in the National Subject Olympiad in Malang.

In addition to computers, the school also raised the issue of internet network constraints. Although a network is available, the signal in the school area is not yet stable, disrupting learning activities.

During the meeting, the school also expressed its aspiration for SMA 1 Sumbar to be developed into a Garuda school.

Surya said the school has prepared a number of requirements, including documents related to land and student achievements.

For information, during the visit Andre was also accompanied by parent Mukti Ali, also known as Boy London.