Education Day to honor dedication

JAKARTA: The government will present on Thursday a heap of awards to people and local institutions for their dedication to education.

President Megawati will observe National Education Day at the State Palace on Thursday by presenting the Widya Karma awards to 30 regencies and mayoralties for their success in implementing the mandatory nine-year basic school program.

Earlier in the day, Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar will award 178 employees of his ministry with Satya Lencana medals during a ceremony at the ministry compound.

Alongside the annual National Education Day celebration, the government will also pay tribute to teachers who serve in remote areas, as well as outstanding students and teachers. -- JP