Pontianak, May 3 -- West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan pledged to boost human capital through wider education access to support Indonesia's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2045, focusing on remote and underserved areas.

"The best investment goes beyond infrastructure to human quality. Education is key to Golden Indonesia 2045, and we are committed to equitable access, including in remote regions," he said in Pontianak on Sunday.

Norsan said the province's Human Development Index stands at 72.09, reflecting steady progress in improving quality of life.

To ease costs, the government subsidized tuition for about 21,000 students at 274 high schools in 2025, including vocational and special schools.

"I do not want any child to drop...