Ministry of Public Works Accelerates People's School Development Phase II

Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works (Kementerian PU) is prioritizing the rapid completion of the second phase of "Sekolah Rakyat" (People's Schools) construction. The ministry aims to ensure these educational facilities are operational for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic year.

Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo emphasized the ministry's close collaboration with financial partners like Danantara to overcome any financial or logistical challenges that could impede progress. "We collaborate almost every day with Danantara to find solutions if there are financial difficulties or other obstacles, so that the work does not stall," Dody stated in Jakarta on Sunday.

As of June 4, 2026, five "Sekolah Rakyat" sites have reported significant physical progress, exceeding 84%. These include locations in Semarang City (86.58%) and Sragen Regency (86.09%) in Central Java, Bengkulu City (85.77%) in Bengkulu Province, Medan City (85.69%) in North Sumatra Province, and Sidenreng Rappang Regency (84.83%) in South Sulawesi Province.

Overall, the ministry reported that the average physical progress across all 93 "Sekolah Rakyat" construction sites reached 71.13% as of June 4, 2026. This accelerated development is supported by coordination among construction service providers, local governments, and the workforce. The ministry has also engaged approximately 78,113 workers for the project and utilized support from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in specific locations.

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We collaborate almost every day with Danantara to find solutions if there are financial difficulties or other obstacles, so that the work does not stall.