Pramono Opens Options for KLB Funds and CSR to Accelerate Repairs of Damaged Schools
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has opened up the possibility of using funds from the Floor Area Ratio (KLB) levy and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes to accelerate the construction of damaged schools. This step is being taken so that school repairs do not have to wait for the regional budget (APBD).
Pramono confirmed that SD Negeri 09 Kebayoran Lama is one of the schools prioritised for immediate construction. “I have decided that the elementary school in Kebayoran Lama must be built immediately. If there are no funds yet from the APBD, we will open up financing options from KLB, CSR, or other possible sources. The important thing is that the school is built soon,” Pramono said at Jakarta City Hall on Wednesday (22/7).
Pramono admitted he was unaware of the school’s condition until journalists raised the issue. He immediately convened a special meeting and demanded the matter be handled promptly. “When I was asked, I did not know yet. Once I found out about the conditions, we immediately held a special meeting to discuss it,” he stated.
He stressed that the Jakarta Provincial Government will not cover up the issue of damaged schools. All schools on the priority list will be repaired in stages. “For Jakarta, issues like this must be handled properly. There is no need to cover them up; we must be open about the reality,” he said.
Pramono assured that repairs will not be limited to SD Negeri 09 Kebayoran Lama. The 22 schools on the damage list will also be addressed immediately. “Not just the school that went viral, but all 22 schools on the list will be resolved,” he asserted.
Furthermore, Pramono guaranteed that the education budget remains a priority even though Jakarta is experiencing a reduction in Revenue Sharing Funds (DBH) from the central government. He stated that allocations for the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP), Jakarta Excellent Student Card (KJMU), school construction, and the free private school programme will not be cut. “The education budget remains the top priority and must not be reduced by a single cent,” he concluded.