Education budget questioned

Education budget questioned

I do not know what the minister of national education and his
staff are thinking. I'm referring to a report in The Jakarta Post
on Oct. 9, Govt urged to allocate more funds for education. It
seems to me the government has turned a blind eye to the fate of
the poor, as indicated by the relatively limited budget for
education.

An indication of our poor education system is the rote
learning that is taught to our children, even in universities.
They are not encouraged to be critical and creative! When they
grow up, they become slow and uncreative workers.

If we do not strive for a better education system, let alone
one that is aimed at improving human resource development and
mentality, while continuing to expect other nations' "mercy" and
help, I am afraid our nation will lose its dignity.

Accordingly, the government should give priority to educating
the people by, among other things, allocating more funds for
education.

ALEXANDREA KOJONGIAN

Depok