“There are three main issues that pose challenges for us all, namely literacy deficit, nutrition deficit, and interaction deficit. Therefore, the minister has launched the Seven Great Habits of Indonesian Children and the Cheerful Morning Meeting,” Haq noted in a written statement here on Friday.
He pointed out that the education sector is currently facing serious challenges—not only classic issues like teacher shortages in many regions but also new issues such as children’s addiction to gadgets, which can disrupt learning focus and even affect mental health.
Furthermore, Haq stated that President Prabowo Subianto's administration is striving to address the three challenges.
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One initiative is the Nutritious Free Meal (MBG) Program aimed at helping Indonesian children grow up healthy and smart by fulfilling their nutritional needs.
“To strengthen literacy, we are launching the deep learning approach so our children can develop critical thinking, creativity, and a willingness to collaborate,” he stated.
Therefore, he lauded the Student Festival organized by the Regional Board of Muhammadiyah Student Association (PW IPM) Lampung, noting that its activities reflect deep learning values, the Seven Great Habits of Indonesian Children program, and the Cheerful Morning practice.
Besides attending the Student Festival, the deputy minister also held a dialogue with students at public junior high school SMPN 1 Sukoharjo, followed by an education dialogue with school principals and teachers from across Pringsewu District, Lampung.
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