Minister of Basic and Secondary Education: No Online Learning to Save Energy
JAKARTA — The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen), Abdul Mu’ti, has confirmed that there will be no distance learning (PJJ) conducted online as a result of the energy-saving policy. Mu’ti stated that teaching and learning activities (KBM) will continue as normal.
This statement was made by Mu’ti in response to circulating discussions about PJJ due to the work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants (ASN) as part of energy conservation efforts amid Middle East turmoil, which had led to suggestions that KBM be conducted offline.
“Learning in schools will be carried out as usual, considering academic factors and strengthening character education,” Mu’ti told Republika on Wednesday (25/3/2026).
This decision was conveyed by Mu’ti based on the outcomes of a meeting with the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Pratikno. “In line with the results of the cross-ministry meeting and the Coordinating Minister for PMK’s press statement on 23 March,” he emphasised.
Mu’ti stated that detailed explanations would be provided through a special circular letter. Schools, teachers, parents, and students can refer to that letter. “Further explanations will be conveyed in the Minister of Education for Basic and Secondary Education’s Circular Letter,” Mu’ti added.
On a separate occasion, the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Pratikno said that learning can proceed as usual, with students attending school for the learning process. “Student learning will continue as normal,” Pratikno stated.
He acknowledged that there had been discussions about the possibility of using a hybrid method combining offline and online approaches. However, Pratikno said that given the importance of maintaining the quality of student education, online learning for students is not an urgency at this time.
“As per the extraordinary priority given by the President to the education sector, from school revitalisation, People’s Schools, and Garuda Excellent Schools, we must accelerate improvements in education quality, both under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. This is a priority. This is paramount,” he said.