Home-Grown Technology Supports Pupils’ Learning at Sekolah Rakyat
JAKARTA — The first anniversary of the Sekolah Rakyat programme marks an important moment for the government to expand access to education and open up future opportunities for children from disadvantaged families. Amid these efforts, the use of digital technology is an important part of preparing young people to meet the challenges of the times.
The first-anniversary event was held at GOR Sudiang in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, coinciding with the 98th anniversary of Youth Pledge Day. Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf and South Sulawesi Governor Andi Sudirman Sulaiman attended.
Saifullah Yusuf said Sekolah Rakyat represented the state’s commitment to providing educational opportunities for children in need. “Sekolah Rakyat does not open for applications. Instead, it reaches out. The state is the one that comes and knocks on the door,” he said at the anniversary event in Makassar.
His remarks underscored that access to education is not simply a matter of providing classrooms, but also of ensuring that children who have faced barriers have the opportunity to develop and build a better future. In the digital era, that opportunity also needs to be supported by relevant learning tools.
One way to do this is by using computers to help pupils become familiar with technology, develop digital literacy and broaden their horizons. Soflogic’s Work X All-in-One PC was highlighted in this context.
The computer, which integrates its main components into a single unit, was presented as part of a discussion on technology’s role in supporting learning at Sekolah Rakyat. The Work X All-in-One also drew attention to the potential for home-grown technology to contribute to the development of national education.
More than just computer equipment, classroom technology is expected to help pupils explore the digital world, develop their creativity and prepare for changes in industry and the workplace. Soflogic Indonesia chief operating officer Ivanio Werdoyo said the use of technology in education should be guided by the needs of young people.
“For us, technology is not merely a device used in the classroom. It must be a bridge that enables Indonesian children to broaden their horizons, develop their abilities and prepare for the future. Through the Work X All-in-One, we hope home-grown technology can contribute further to supporting the transformation of education in Indonesia,” Ivanio said.
The first anniversary of Sekolah Rakyat is also a reminder that equal access to education must go hand in hand with equal access to technology. Providing devices needs to be accompanied by their appropriate use, support from teachers and the development of pupils’ digital skills to ensure lasting benefits.
For Soflogic, the anniversary is an opportunity to showcase the role of domestic technology in meeting educational needs. The company hopes collaboration between the government, educational institutions and Indonesia’s technology industry will create more room for home-grown innovation.
The first year of Sekolah Rakyat is the beginning of a long journey. It is in these classrooms that Indonesia’s future generations are being prepared.
With inclusive education and the right technological support, Indonesian children are expected not only to use technology but also to grow into a generation capable of creating innovations and helping Indonesia move forward.