Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- In the 2026 Draft State Budget, the Indonesian government allocated Rp757.8 trillion (approximately US$46.4 billion) for education, reflecting the state's commitment to prioritizing education as a strategy to build the nation's future.

Indeed, education is the core of development. It is key to developing intelligent people, skilled workers, scientists, and entrepreneurs who drive the economy.

Compared to the previous periods, the allocated budget for 2026 is bigger, thereby raising hopes for a direct impact on children across the country.

The school renovation program that is carried out in 2025 is evidence that investment in education is not an empty promise.

As many as 13,800 schools and 1,400 madrasahs (Islamic ...