Education Ministry Distributes 30 Laptops to Teachers in Miangas to Boost Digital Access in Remote Regions
Kindergarten pupils at Wui Batu in Miangas Island warmly welcomed the arrival of the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu’ti, on Wednesday (5/8). During the working visit, a cheerful atmosphere filled the classroom as Minister Mu’ti mingled with the students to sing the song ‘7 Habits of Great Indonesian Children’.
The visit was not merely ceremonial, but also carried a mission to strengthen the digitalisation of education in Indonesia’s frontline territories. The minister symbolically handed over Starlink devices and educational play equipment to the school. The assistance is expected to serve as a catalyst in enriching the learning experience of children in the border area.
Minister Mu’ti stressed that geographical location must not be a barrier for students to obtain a proper education. He emphasised that children on Miangas Island have the same right to receive quality, high-standard education services.
“In addition to the Starlink and these play equipment, we are also handing over digital device assistance to several other schools. With all this digitalisation support, we hope the learning process on Miangas Island will improve in quality and produce an excellent generation of Indonesians,” said Abdul Mu’ti.
The Special Sub-district Head of Miangas, Olita Papalapu, expressed high appreciation for the central government’s concrete action. According to her, the presence of the ministry’s leadership brings new hope for accelerating educational development, including physical projects currently underway at SDN Miangas and SMPN 2 Nanusa.
“We hope this assistance can be used optimally by the school community. With technological support, teachers here are expected to become more competent in teaching and advancing education on our beloved island,” said Olita.
In a similar vein, the Head of Wui Batu Kindergarten, Lister Lantaa Tingginehe, said that this support is highly meaningful for the 13-year compulsory education programme currently being promoted. She noted that the enthusiasm of the Miangas community for enrolling young children in school is very high, accompanied by character building through the ‘7 Habits of Great Indonesian Children’ programme.
“This digitalisation assistance and play equipment provide new encouragement. We hope this is the beginning of further assistance, so that we can continue to nurture the character of our children so they grow into a great generation,” concluded Lister.