Central Kalimantan Projects Increase in 'Sekolah Rakyat' Schools

Palangka Raya (ANTARA) - The Education Office (Disdik) of Central Kalimantan has stated that the number of Sekolah Rakyat (People’s Schools) in the province is projected to increase.

“In addition to the four Sekolah Rakyat currently being prepared, the provincial government is also proposing the construction of a provincial-level Sekolah Rakyat. The proposal was discussed directly by the Governor with the Minister of Social Affairs during a working visit to Central Kalimantan,” said the Head of the Central Kalimantan Education Office, Muhammad Reza Prabowo, in Palangka Raya on Wednesday.

The Sekolah Rakyat to be managed by the provincial government is projected to have a far larger capacity compared with district-level Sekolah Rakyat.

To date, four Sekolah Rakyat are being prepared in Central Kalimantan as part of support for President Prabowo Subianto’s education programme. These schools are located in Katingan Regency, Palangka Raya City, Gunung Mas Regency, and East Kotawaringin Regency.

“If those managed by districts or cities have a capacity of around 1,080 students, the provincial-level Sekolah Rakyat is projected to accommodate up to around 3,000 students,” said Reza.

Reza emphasised that the Central Kalimantan Provincial Government, under the leadership of Governor Agustiar Sabran, is fully committed to supporting the implementation of the programme through collaboration with district and city governments.

“The Governor’s message is always the same: we must collaborate. Not only the provincial government, but also district and city governments, so that all of the President’s programmes in Central Kalimantan can run well,” he said.

He further stated that the provincial-level Sekolah Rakyat cannot yet be announced publicly as it is still awaiting the feasibility study process.

The study is necessary to ensure that the land is truly suitable for construction, safe, and able to provide comfort for all students in the future.