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