Local govts told to boost education

Local govts told to boost education

MANADO, North Sulawesi: Vice President Hamzah Haz urged on Friday governors, regents and majors to hold discussions on how to improve the quality of childhood education.

Speaking after Friday prayers at the Nurul Huda Mosque in Manado, Hamzah said regional administrations must be serious about improving education or Indonesia would fall behind other countries.

"I urge them to discuss with Minister of Education Abdul Malik Fajar ways to improve the education system," he said.

The Vice President said education should focus on mastering science and technology, which he said would allow the country to end its reliance on foreign aid. --Antara