Japanese donation for schools

Japanese donation for schools

BANJARMASIN, S. Kalimantan: The Japanese government is
assisting in the construction of four junior high schools in
remote areas of South Kalimantan.

Head of the Ministry of Education and Culture's provincial
office, Aspul Fansuri, told Antara the donation from the Overseas
Economic Cooperation Fund would supplement the Rp 2 billion
($770,000) school project.

The new schools would support the government's efforts to
provide wider access to education for people in the remotest
areas, Aspul said.

The four new schools would be built in Barito Kuala, Hulu
Sungai Selatan, Tanah Laut and Kota Baru regencies. (09)