Government targets completion of 101 Sekolah Rakyat units by June 2026
“In early 2026, of the 104 locations, 101 permanent Sekolah Rakyat units for the second phase had entered the construction stage and are scheduled for completion on June 20, 2026,” Presidential Chief of Staff Muhammad Qodari informed on Wednesday.
The completion of this educational infrastructure is being prioritized to ensure its readiness for immediate use at the start of the 2026/2027 academic year in July. At present, the second phase of physical construction covers 104 locations across Sumatra to Papua.
Qodari then outlined the distribution of the 104 locations, including 40 locations on Java Island, 26 locations in Sumatra, 12 locations in Kalimantan, and 16 locations in Sulawesi.
Followed by three locations each in Bali, Nusa Tenggara, and Papua, and four locations in the Maluku Islands.
“This distribution reflects efforts to equalize access to education through the development of educational infrastructure in various regions, including underdeveloped areas and islands,” he continued.
Data as of March 23 showed the physical progress of the construction nationally had reached 17.04 percent.
Despite generally smooth implementation, Qodari said the government noted several on-site challenges, including land issues in Aceh Singkil and road access in East Lampung.
To expedite the work, the government continues intensive coordination with service providers from state-owned construction companies and the private sector to resolve administrative and social obstacles that could delay the completion target.
Sekolah Rakyat is specifically designed to serve the most vulnerable community groups in deciles 1 and 2. With a capacity of 1,080 students per school, this second phase of the project is part of the government’s ambitious target of building a total of 500 permanent Sekolah Rakyat by 2029.
To support the schools’ operations, the government has mobilized human resources by deploying 2,304 teachers and 4,760 education and healthcare personnel to ensure uninterrupted learning for underprivileged students.
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Translator: Aditya Ramadhan, Resinta Sulistiyandari