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Superior Garuda High School Construction Reaches 87 Percent

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Construction of the Superior Garuda New High School in Konawe Selatan, Southeast Sulawesi, is 87.58% complete and expected to finish in July 2026.
  • The school is part of President Prabowo Subianto's flagship program, with four such schools being built across Indonesia.
  • The first cohort of 307 students will begin classes on July 20, 2026, with mobilization from July 16-19.

Construction of the Superior Garuda New High School in Konawe Selatan, Southeast Sulawesi, is nearing completion, with 87.58 percent of the work finished. The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology aims for the school to be ready for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto visited the site on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of finishing the school buildings first for learning activities. He instructed that construction be completed on time, prioritizing student safety. The development of supporting facilities, including a canteen, kitchen, student dormitories, and teacher housing, is proceeding concurrently with the main building.

The Superior Garuda New High School is a key component of President Prabowo Subianto's "Fast Results Program" (PHTC). Currently, four Garuda New Schools are under construction nationwide: in Bangka Belitung, North Kalimantan, Southeast Sulawesi, and East Nusa Tenggara. The first cohort of 307 students, selected from various regions, will be mobilized between July 16-19, 2026, with classes commencing on July 20, 2026.

Construction progress of the school building has reached approximately 87.58 percent, with structural and functional completion targeted for July 2026 so that the classrooms can be utilized soon.

โ€” Brian YuliartoMinister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto stated the progress of the school building construction.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.