1,000 Military Cadets to Train Students at People's Schools

Around 1,000 cadets from the Military Academy (Akmil) are set to participate in the orientation program for students at "Sekolah Rakyat" (People's Schools) during the 2026/2027 academic year. Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, widely known as Gus Ipul, stated that this involvement is designed to bolster character education and instill discipline in the students.

The cadets will mentor students in cultivating daily discipline, covering aspects such as making beds after waking up, maintaining personal hygiene, caring for shoes, organizing belongings, and wearing uniforms neatly. "This is an extraordinary opportunity to emulate and learn the good practices that have been part of the education process at the Military Academy," Gus Ipul remarked.

The orientation period at the people's schools is scheduled to last for one week, from August 1 to August 7, 2026. Each school will be supported by at least five active Akmil cadets, with the number adjustable based on the school's needs and student population. Currently, the government is preparing 166 people's schools, each expected to accommodate between 300 and 400 students.

Gus Ipul further explained that the participating cadets are active students whose involvement is part of their community service program within the military academy's curriculum. He expressed hope that the cadets' participation would help transfer a culture of discipline to the students. He stressed the importance of instilling discipline from an early age to foster punctuality, respect for others, cleanliness, and responsibility among students.