Qodari: Government aims to create inclusivity through free education

Free education eliminates costs while simultaneously opening wider opportunities so that every Indonesian child can obtain an education without being constrained by their family’s economic condition, stated the Head of the Indonesian Government Communications Agency (Bakom), Muhammad Qodari.

Qodari explained that the plan for free education will complement various existing government programmes in the field of education. Furthermore, under the initiative of President Prabowo Subianto, the government will establish various types of schools tailored to children’s needs, including Integrated National Schools, People’s Schools (Sekolah Rakyat), and Garuda Excellence Schools.

In addition, the government continues to strengthen the capacity and welfare of teachers. Qodari noted that competent and prosperous teachers are a key metric in supporting educational success.

“The commitment to free education, the revitalisation of infrastructure, the strengthening of teachers, People’s Schools, and various educational affirmation programmes represent a transformative step aimed at building an educational ecosystem that allows every Indonesian child to grow and develop optimally,” he said.

He added that through clear and measurable national transformation steps, the state is committed to ensuring that economic background must not be a barrier for Indonesian children to obtain a proper education.