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West Java governor: BOS fund sufficient, no need for school fees

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi stated there is no reason to reinstate tuition fees (SPP) at public high schools and vocational schools in the province.
  • He asserted that operational needs are sufficiently covered by the School Operational Assistance (BOS) fund and provincial government aid.
  • The governor also pointed to existing misuse of BOS funds, suggesting better governance, not more funding, is the key issue.

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has firmly stated that there is no justification for reintroducing tuition fees (SPP) at public high schools and vocational schools across the province. He emphasized that the existing operational needs of these institutions are adequately met through the national School Operational Assistance (BOS) fund and additional support from the provincial government.

I have checked. It is enough with the BOS fund and operational cost funds from West Java Province. It is enough, there are many samples, lots of data.

— Dedi MulyadiThe Governor of West Java explaining that existing funds are sufficient for school operations.

Mulyadi, often referred to as KDM, explained that his office has reviewed the budget requirements for public schools and found the available funds to be sufficient for covering educational activities without placing an additional financial burden on parents through SPP. "I have checked. It is enough with the BOS fund and operational cost funds from West Java Province. It is enough, there are many samples, lots of data," he said.

The governor also highlighted concerns regarding the misuse of BOS funds in some schools. He noted that findings from the 2025 regional budget review indicated approximately Rp 4 billion ($260,000) in misused funds. This, he argued, points to a governance problem rather than a lack of funding. "Even if we want to reveal it, those who use the BOS funds for other than education purposes, the findings in the 2025 regional budget reached Rp 4 billion," he stated.

Even if we want to reveal it, those who use the BOS funds for other than education purposes, the findings in the 2025 regional budget reached Rp 4 billion.

— Dedi MulyadiThe Governor highlighting the misuse of school operational funds.

Mulyadi indicated that the provincial government plans to focus its budget on enhancing school facilities, including improvements to restrooms, sports facilities, and places of worship, to create a more comfortable learning environment. "The point is, schools must be okay, students must be creative, and the Provincial Government is committed to that," he added.

The point is, schools must be okay, students must be creative, and the Provincial Government is committed to that.

— Dedi MulyadiThe Governor expressing commitment to improving school facilities and student creativity.
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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.

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