Prabowo inaugurates Sekolah Rakyat campus in Aceh's Nagan Raya

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated a permanent campus for his flagship tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat (People's Schools) program in Nagan Raya District, Aceh, on Wednesday.

The inauguration, marked by the signing of a commemorative plaque, was part of the president's official agenda in the district, where he also inaugurated a jade-built mosque.

In his remarks, Prabowo reiterated the government's commitment to eradicate poverty through quality education, increased productivity, and improved nutrition for Indonesian children.

He identified education reform as a key priority, assuring the public that his administration is determined to provide young Indonesians with the best education possible, including through the Sekolah Rakyat program.

"I resolve to significantly improve Indonesia's education sector within the shortest period of time possible. That is my determination, my endeavor, my concern, and my focus as president of the Republic of Indonesia," he said.

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Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf, who also attended the ceremony, highlighted ongoing efforts to expand and operate Sekolah Rakyat campuses across Aceh.

"This is one of the 100 permanent Sekolah Rakyat campuses being developed across Indonesia. Aceh is now home to nine campuses, including five permanent and four temporary facilities, serving more than 2,000 students in total," Yusuf said.

The Nagan Raya campus serves as an integrated educational complex for elementary, junior high, and senior high school students. The facility comprises three school buildings, a multipurpose hall, student dormitories, vertical housing for teachers, a canteen, and a kitchen.

Each school building is equipped with a library as well as computer, chemistry, and physics laboratories. The complex also features a mosque and other worship facilities for students and teachers.

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