Education Minister praises universal participation in achieving quality education

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen) Abdul Mu’ti has praised the participation and contributions of various stakeholders actively involved in building Indonesia’s educational values and achieving quality education. During the National Education Day 2026 Syukuran Evening held in Jakarta on Monday (25/5), Mu’ti thanked all parties for their support to the Ministry during his tenure. ‘In line with the President’s Eight Aspirations and the vision of Quality Education for All through Universal Participation, we are greatly assisted by the efforts, initiatives, and creativity of all of you, journalists, teachers, and education providers who have collectively worked towards achieving quality education for all,’ Mu’ti said in a statement received in Jakarta on Wednesday. He also outlined achievements over 19 months in leading the ministry, including the revitalisation of 16,167 educational institutions and 288,865 Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) across Indonesia, in line with President Prabowo Subianto’s directives. ‘This year, we have increased the certification allowance for non-civil servant teachers from Rp 1.5 million to Rp 2 million. Civil servant teachers now receive their basic salary as a supplement, transferred directly to their accounts monthly. Additionally, non-civil servant teachers without certification allowances receive a monthly incentive of Rp 400,000,’ he explained. On cultural infrastructure, he stated that the ministry has introduced various policies to strengthen students’ character education, including the Seven Habits of Great Indonesians, Morning Cheer Programme, and Flag Raising Ceremony Programme. Additionally, programmes related to strengthening early childhood education and a 13-year compulsory education system from kindergarten to senior high school or equivalent have been implemented. ‘This event marks the conclusion of the Education Month, part of the National Education Day 2026 celebrations on 2 May 2026, aimed at recognising the contributions of various stakeholders in achieving inclusive and equitable education in Indonesia,’ said Suharti. At the event, 97 awards were presented across various categories to recognise those supporting the ministry’s initiatives, including School Revitalisation, Digital Learning, Great Indonesian Children’s Gymnastics, and a lifetime achievement award to education figure and former Education Minister Abdul Malik Fadjar for his dedication to Indonesia’s education sector.