Jakarta, April 30 -- Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung expressed hope that expanding the free private schools in Jakarta would help reduce the number of children who are unable to attend school due to economic constraints.

"We are starting now with 103 (schools), and hopefully, this will further reduce and narrow the chances of Jakarta's children being unable to go to school due to financial difficulties," Anung said at the Jakarta Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) building on Thursday.

In addition to free schooling, the Jakarta Provincial Government rolls out the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP), the Jakarta Outstanding Student Card (KJMU), and the school diploma release program.

According to the governor, these programs reflect the provincial...