Jakarta, Aug. 3 -- Indonesia is accelerating the transformation of Islamic schools through infrastructure upgrades, digital learning, values-based education and environmental programs to prepare students for the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar said Monday that transforming madrasas is central to the ministry's strategy to develop high-quality human resources needed to achieve the national vision.

"The nation's greatest investment is building human resources," Nasaruddin said in a statement issued in Jakarta.

He said Islamic education must produce graduates who excel academically while demonstrating strong character, tolerance and environmental awareness.

The ministry has continued strengthening...