Jakarta, July 20 -- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education aims to begin rolling out the Integrated National Schools program at 17 locations across Indonesia this year.

Minister Abdul Mu'ti noted that the plan is to use existing facilities provided by government institutions as "transition classrooms" while permanent campuses are under construction.

At a media briefing in Jakarta on Monday, he said the temporary sites would be provided by the ministry, regional governments, and other institutions, including the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN).

The national program will initially be launched at 17 locations across the country, including Bogor District, Cianjur District, Gowa District, Bone Bolango District, Tidore Islands Ci...