Vice President discusses improving madrasah teachers' welfare with PGM

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka received an audience from the Madrasah Teachers’ Association (PGM) to discuss efforts to improve the welfare and strengthen the capacity of madrasah teachers through the utilisation of technology.

According to an official statement received in Jakarta on Wednesday, the meeting between the Vice President and PGM officials held today discussed efforts to enhance welfare while strengthening the capacity of madrasah teachers through the utilisation of technology.

During the audience, PGM conveyed several strategic issues, ranging from strengthening technology-based training to regulatory challenges still faced by madrasah teachers, particularly in terms of welfare and employment status certainty.

In particular, the focus was on matters related to improving welfare and strengthening teacher capacity. The Vice President also emphasised the importance of equitable technology-based training to reach all regions of Indonesia.

On that occasion, PGM also extended an invitation to the Vice President to attend the 18th Anniversary of PGM and the PGM Award 2026 in Bandung, as a form of appreciation for the Vice President’s attention and support for strengthening the role of madrasah teachers.

“Alhamdulillah, we also conveyed how improving the quality of madrasah teachers relates to AI and robotics training in madrasahs. The Vice President has given a signal that we must carry out that programme. In fact, I proposed that the training be conducted in every province,” he said after the audience.

In addition to capacity building, PGM also highlighted obstacles in improving the welfare of madrasah teachers.

Particularly regarding the absence of regulations governing the appointment of private madrasah teachers as Government Employees with Work Agreements (PPPK), while also encouraging equitable technology-based training.