Government targets completion of 'Sekolah Rakyat' by June 2026

The government targets the completion of the West Kalimantan Provincial ‘Sekolah Rakyat’ in Singkawang by 20 June 2026, following construction progress that has reached 58 per cent and continues to show positive development.

Herzaky Mahendra Putra, Special Staff to the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, stated that construction is being accelerated so that the educational facilities can be utilised by the community as soon as possible.

“Based on the results of the inspection, construction progress has reached 58 per cent. With an average work development of above 2.5 per cent per day, we are optimistic that the completion target of 20 June can be achieved,” said Herzaky after inspecting the ‘Sekolah Rakyat’ construction in Singkawang on Sunday.

According to him, the acceleration of construction is being achieved by increasing the number of workers on-site. Currently, approximately 1,300 workers are involved in the project, an increase from the previous figure of around 900 people.

“We want there to be acceleration, but building quality and worker safety must remain the primary concerns,” he added.

Herzaky expressed his appreciation to the workers involved in the construction for their continuous efforts to keep the project progress on schedule. He noted that the dedication of the workers is a vital factor in supporting the accelerated development of the ‘Sekolah Rakyat’.

He stated that the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development, alongside the Ministry of Public Works, will continue to monitor and coordinate to ensure all stages of construction proceed according to plan.

“We will continue to oversee this construction to ensure it is completed on time with high quality, so it can be immediately utilised to support the improvement of human resource quality,” he said.

The ‘Sekolah Rakyat’ programme, he continued, is one of the government’s efforts to expand educational access for the public through the provision of proper and high-quality educational facilities. The presence of ‘Sekolah Rakyat’ in West Kalimantan is expected to support the equitable distribution of educational services and enhance the quality of human resources in the region.