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People's School built in Minahasa, facilities detailed

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's State Secretary visited a "Sekolah Rakyat" (People's School) construction site in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, to monitor progress.
  • The school is part of a government program to expand access to inclusive and quality education.
  • The facility will be a boarding school complex including primary, junior, and senior high levels, along with teacher housing, a mosque, and sports facilities.

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi visited the construction site of a "Sekolah Rakyat" (People's School) in Remboken District, Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi, to ensure the project aligns with its timeline and supports the acceleration of educational access for the community. The project is being undertaken by PT Brantas Abipraya (Persero).

Hadi inspected the construction progress on Friday, May 29, 2026, and expressed his appreciation for the workers involved. "Thank you for your hard work in building the People's School in Remboken District, Minahasa. Keep up the spirit, maintain safety, and advance our education," Hadi stated, according to a press release from Brantas Abipraya on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Thank you for your hard work in building the People's School in Remboken District, Minahasa. Keep up the spirit, maintain safety, and advance our education.

โ€” Prasetyo HadiState Secretary of Indonesia, addressing workers at the construction site.

The "Sekolah Rakyat" initiative is a government program aimed at broadening access to inclusive and quality education. The new school is expected to provide greater opportunities for children to receive a proper education, thereby enhancing the quality of human resources. The Minahasa People's School is designed as an integrated boarding education area, encompassing primary, junior high, and senior high school levels. It will also feature housing for teachers, a mosque, a multipurpose hall, a canteen, and sports facilities.

Dian Sovana, Corporate Secretary of Brantas Abipraya, emphasized the company's commitment to quality, timeliness, and work safety in the construction. "We ensure that the construction of the People's School is not only completed on time but also meets the best quality standards while prioritizing work safety," Sovana said. She added that the project demonstrates the collaboration between the government and State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) in expanding equitable access to education across various regions, contributing to the development of a space for Indonesia's youth to grow.

We ensure that the construction of the People's School is not only completed on time but also meets the best quality standards while prioritizing work safety.

โ€” Dian SovanaCorporate Secretary of Brantas Abipraya, commenting on the construction standards.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.