Jakarta, May 2 -- An Indonesian lawmaker urged more targeted, measurable, and sustainable improvements in education quality as the nation commemorated National Education Day on Saturday.

"National Education Day must be a moment of reflection as well as a starting point for concrete reforms. Education is the foundation of the nation's future, and we must not compromise on its quality," Deputy Chairperson of Commission X of the House of Representatives (DPR) Kurniasih Mufidayati said in a statement.

She acknowledged the government's achievements in policy reforms and education programs, but stressed that challenges remain.

Citing Central Statistics Agency (BPS) data, she noted that the national average for mean years of schooling in 2025...