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Indonesian regency prepares 7.1 hectares for permanent 'People's School'
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Indonesian regency prepares 7.1 hectares for permanent 'People's School'

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Sumenep Regency in East Java, Indonesia, has prepared 7.1 hectares of land for a permanent "Sekolah Rakyat" (People's School).
  • The land, initially designated for a sports center, is located across from Wiraraja University.
  • Officials hope construction can begin this year, with the new school to accommodate students from a temporary integrated program.

The Sumenep Regency government in East Java, Indonesia, has allocated 7.1 hectares of land for the construction of a permanent "Sekolah Rakyat," or People's School. This significant plot, previously earmarked for a sports center, is situated in Gunggung Village, Batuan District, directly opposite Wiraraja University.

The land is government property with an area of 7.1 hectares.

— R Erwien Hendra LaksmonoThe Head of Social Welfare and Women's Empowerment confirms the status and size of the allocated land.

The land allocation follows a previous site proposal that did not meet the necessary requirements. R Erwien Hendra Laksmono, Head of Social Welfare and Women's Empowerment at the Sumenep Social Office, confirmed the land's status as government property and expressed optimism that the project could commence this year.

"The proposal will be sent immediately. The heads of the social and public works offices will go to Jakarta soon," Erwien stated, indicating swift action to move the project forward. The land is described as flat, though access roads will require further development.

The proposal will be sent immediately. The heads of the social and public works offices will go to Jakarta soon.

— R Erwien Hendra LaksmonoAn official outlines the next steps for submitting the project proposal.

Special Staff to the Minister of Social Affairs, Ishaq Zubaedi Raqib, praised Sumenep Regent Achmad Fauzi Wongsojudo's commitment to the People's School initiative, viewing the land repurposing as a "good intention" to support a presidential priority program. Tenancy Expert Ahmad Rifai suggested forming a joint secretariat to streamline coordination among relevant local government departments, including public works, education, social affairs, and agriculture.

Sumenep has made efforts to prepare land that was initially for a sports center, converting it for the People's School. This is a good intention from the Regent to actively ensure the President's priority program. The Regent of Sumenep has fought with all his might, hopefully, this will be his legacy.

— Ishaq Zubaedi RaqibSpecial Staff to the Minister of Social Affairs commends the local government's dedication to the project.

The permanent "Sekolah Rakyat" is intended to provide a stable learning environment for the 76 elementary and junior high school students currently attending the integrated "Sekolah Rakyat Terintegrasi (SRT) 49 Sumenep." This temporary program has been operating since 2025 out of the SKB Building in Batuan District, but its capacity is limited.

A joint secretariat will expedite coordination between the PU, education, social, and agriculture offices, and the PKH Task Team. This will facilitate complete consolidation and speed up the processing of requirements.

— Ahmad RifaiA Tenancy Expert suggests a structural change to improve project coordination.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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