"This year, we are targeting the revitalization of around 71,744 schools across the country," Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti said on Saturday.
He added that the school revitalization program is part of the government's efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure in all regions, including buffer areas surrounding the country's future capital, Nusantara.
A total of 341 schools in East Kalimantan have been deemed eligible to receive assistance for facility improvements out of 806 proposals submitted for the 2026 program.
The minister urged school principals receiving the assistance to manage the funds transparently and responsibly, emphasizing that the revitalization program is a public mandate aimed at improving learning environments and ensuring student safety.
According to ministry records, at least 286 schools in East Kalimantan received revitalization assistance in 2025, and renovation work at all recipient schools has been completed.
The 2025 school revitalization program covered schools in Balikpapan, Samarinda, and North Penajam Paser District, with a total budget allocation of Rp253.75 billion.
The facility improvements covered educational institutions ranging from early childhood education (PAUD) to equivalency education programs. In Balikpapan, 16 schools received assistance worth Rp13.60 billion.
Meanwhile, 34 schools in North Penajam Paser District received assistance amounting to Rp22.30 billion, while 52 schools in Samarinda received a total of Rp59.53 billion.
The school revitalization program, he said, is a proof of the state's commitment to ensuring that every child has access to a proper, safe, and quality educational environment.
"The improvement of school facilities and infrastructure, especially in East Kalimantan, is part of the government's commitment to strengthening educational services in areas supporting the development of Nusantara Capital City," Mu'ti remarked.
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