North coast schools prioritized

North coast schools prioritized

TANGERANG: Tangerang administration has allocated Rp 70
billion (US$7.8 million) from its budget for the renovation of at
least 219 elementary schools, most of which are located along the
north coast.

"We have prioritized 150 damaged schools along the north coast
because the area is affected by poverty and needs better
education facilities," head of the regental spatial agency,
Benyamin Davnie, was quoted as saying by Tempo News Room news
portal on Sunday.

The schools are located in Kresek, Mauk, Sepatan, Kronjo,
Pakuhaji and Rajeg districts. -- JP