Jakarta to Prepare 'People's Schools' for 1,000 Additional Students

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung announced plans to establish locations for a "people's school" (sekolah rakyat) to accommodate an additional thousand students, fulfilling a request from President Prabowo. The initiative aims to increase educational capacity within the capital city for children from less fortunate backgrounds.

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We will explore and prepare locations that can be used for boarding schools for a thousand students.

Anung visited Sekolah Rakyat Menengah Atas 10 in South Jakarta, observing the achievements of students from disadvantaged families. He stated that the program's spirit aligns with the Jakarta provincial government's core objectives, echoing the President's desire to expand the school's reach to a thousand more students. The governor also mentioned that the program shares goals with existing provincial initiatives such as the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) and the Superior Student Jakarta Card (KJMU), and noted that the administration would address issues like the redemption of diplomas for students.

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Their spirit is the same as what the Jakarta Provincial Government's basic desire is, so that what was the President's hope to be able to add up to a thousand students.

Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf highlighted that Jakarta currently has only one permanent building for the people's school, utilizing land owned by the Ministry of Social Affairs. He indicated that the President desires accelerated progress to prevent delays. Despite land scarcity, ten potential locations have been identified, with eight undergoing renovation, including facilities in Pejompongan, Marunda, and Curug, which have been deemed suitable by the Ministry of Public Works.

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This program becomes very relevant, very appropriate to be followed up.

Yusuf projected the need for at least five permanent buildings in Jakarta to accommodate over 10,000 students. Anung expressed hope that this program would serve as a gateway for underprivileged children to build brighter futures, deeming it highly relevant and appropriate for continuation. The governor also emphasized the importance of transparency, stating that the locations of all cameras would be published in the city magazine by the end of October.

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Therefore, the President wants acceleration so that we are not left behind.