Jakarta, Oct. 3 -- The Ministry of Social Affairs stated that as of September 2025, 160 tuition-free schools under the government's Sekolah Rakyat program have become operational, with 5 additional schools currently in the process of completing the necessary equipment.

"From the target of 165, 160 have become operational. There are only 5 schools left because they are still awaiting equipment like furniture," Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf told the press in Jakarta on Friday.

The Ministry of Social Affairs noted that of the 160 schools, 63 were launched in July, and then 37 additional schools started to become operational in August. Furthermore, 60 more Sekolah Rakyat schools began their operations in September.

Meanwhile, acc...