Indonesia Committed to Enhancing Education Quality with 20% Budget Allocation

Indonesian Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti expressed appreciation for President Prabowo Subianto's commitment to improving the education system in Indonesia. The government has allocated 20% of the national budget to education, totaling 757.8 trillion rupiahs in 2026, the largest allocation in history. This significant investment will support various priorities, including improving school facilities, expanding scholarship programs, and enhancing teacher welfare.

Key Takeaways:

• The Indonesian government has allocated 20% of the national budget to education, totaling 757.8 trillion rupiahs in 2026.
• 178.7 trillion rupiahs will be earmarked for salaries, professional development, and welfare for educators.
• 150.1 trillion rupiahs will be allocated to upgrade educational facilities at schools and universities, with plans to renovate 13,800 schools and 1,400 madrasahs.
• The government will distribute 288,000 smart screens to schools nationwide to support digital learning.
• The Smart Indonesia Program (PIP) will continue to support 21.1 million students, and the KIP Kuliah scholarship program will benefit 1.2 million university students.
• Vocational education will be reinforced with a curriculum more closely aligned with labor market demands.

Statistics:

• 20% of the national budget will be allocated to education in 2026, totaling 757.8 trillion rupiahs.
• 178.7 trillion rupiahs will be earmarked for educator salaries, professional development, and welfare.
• 150.1 trillion rupiahs will be allocated to upgrade educational facilities at schools and universities.
• 288,000 smart screens will be distributed to schools nationwide to support digital learning.
• The Smart Indonesia Program (PIP) supports 21.1 million students.
• The KIP Kuliah scholarship program benefits 1.2 million university students.

Sources:

• (ANTARA)
• House of Representatives (DPR)