"School dropouts are caused by many factors. We should offer options so all Indonesian children, under any circumstances, can continue learning to become a great generation in the future," the minister remarked in Jakarta on Monday.
Mu'ti emphasized that the revival of non-formal education is an important part of expanding access to education for Indonesian children from various levels.
Regarding the construction of learning houses, his side may utilize existing school buildings by opening learning classes in the afternoon or evening.
Mu'ti observed that several children dropped out of school, as they had to work in the morning or had no companion to take them to school due to work responsibilities.
"Many children cannot go to school because they have to work or the far distance between their house and the school and no one can take them in the morning. We are trying to provide learning facilities that are closer and easier for them," the minister revealed.
Furthermore, the results of his observations also concluded various factors causing dropouts such as economic factors, living conditions, and physical limitations.
Hence, his side promises to push efforts to provide more open and affordable options for Indonesian children to access education.
Moreover, the ministry is targeting to renovate 22 thousand schools in Indonesia with a budget allocation of Rp20 trillion (around USD1.2 billion).
Earlier, President Prabowo Subianto gave two specific instructions to Mu'ti that comprised exerting efforts to improve primary and secondary education and synergizing with other ministers and government agency chiefs in implementing government policies.
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Translator: Hana Dewi Kinarina K, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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