Astra Improves School Facilities in Lebak

Educational facilities in Lebak Regency, Banten, have been strengthened through the construction of school infrastructure resulting from a collaboration between the Astra Foundation - Astra Michael D. Ruslim Education Foundation and Astra Insurance. This enhancement includes improvements to the learning environment aimed at supporting students’ activities at school. The facilities built include school fields, sanitation amenities, and the painting of classrooms. These improvements are intended to enhance the comfort and health of the learning environment for students. Chairman of the Astra Foundation - Astra Michael D. Ruslim Education Foundation Board, Gunawan Salim, stated that the construction of facilities does not only focus on physical infrastructure but also on supporting the learning process. “Every space built with care will become a place where dreams grow. Through this collaboration, we aim to create an environment that encourages the spirit of learning while shaping students’ character,” said Gunawan in his statement on Thursday (2/4/2026). This activity is part of the cooperation with Astra Insurance in supporting the education sector. This collaboration reflects the involvement of the private sector in strengthening educational facilities in the region. President Director of Astra Insurance, Maximiliaan Agatisianus, said the company strives to provide benefits not only to customers but also to the surrounding environment. “We hope that today’s collaboration can bring good benefits, which are not only useful for the advancement of education now but also in the future,” said Maximiliaan. The school fields built are expected to be utilised for sports activities and developing cooperation among students. Meanwhile, improvements to sanitation facilities are aimed at supporting school environmental health. Classroom painting is also carried out to enhance the comfort of the teaching and learning process. Better classroom conditions are considered able to encourage student participation in educational activities. The Lebak Regency Government through the Education Office expressed appreciation for the construction of these facilities. Support from various parties is seen as contributing to improving the quality of education in the area. Head of the Lebak Regency Education Office, Doddy Irawan, said this collaboration is hoped to continue. “In the future, we hope this activity is carried out sustainably so that Indonesia is present with new talents for Golden Indonesia 2045,” said Doddy.