Medan: 270 Students Ready for First Orientation at Permanent People's School

Medan City, North Sumatra, is preparing to welcome 270 students to its Permanent People's School for their initial school orientation, known as MPLS. This event marks the first wave of the national program, scheduled to commence on Tuesday, July 14.

According to Khoiruddin Rangkuti, Head of the Medan City Social Services Department, the incoming students are distributed across three educational levels: 120 at the senior high school level, 90 at the junior high school level, and 60 at the elementary school level. "A total of 270 students are participating in MPLS at the Permanent People's School of Medan City," Rangkuti stated on Monday, July 13. He further explained that these students will engage with various programs from the ministry during their orientation period.

The national MPLS schedule, detailed by Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, spans four waves. The first wave, including Medan's school, began on July 14 with 19 Permanent People's Schools. Subsequent waves are planned for July 31 (63 schools), August 15 (eight pilot schools in Jabodetabek), and August 31 (11 schools). The ministry emphasizes a uniform, child-friendly, 19-day orientation framework across all phases, followed by a three-month preparation program including matriculation before regular studies begin.