Bondowoso, E Java, Oct. 10 -- The Garuda Schools initiated by President Prabowo Subianto have reminded us of a statement from Prof. Koh Young Hun, a South Korean scholar specializing in Indonesian studies, who said the Indonesian nation resembles the mighty Garuda bird.

As stated by the professor, Garuda is a top-tier bird with the ability to soar high and traverse great distances across the skies.

Reflecting the collective ambition of the nation, the Garuda schools-that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-were finally introduced to the public simultaneously from 16 points on Wednesday (October 8, 2025).

The government has set a target to have 100 Garuda Schools operating across Indonesia by 2029, comprisi...