President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, recently addressed the House of Representatives at the opening of the plenary session in Jakarta, stressing the government’s commitment to education. In his State Budget 2026 Financial Note, Prabowo emphasized that education is a powerful tool for producing competitive human resources and eradicating poverty. He announced a record allocation of Rp 757.8 trillion for education in the 2026 state budget, highlighting the importance of effective fund utilization. Priorities include improving teacher welfare and quality, enhancing vocational training, and aligning curricula with labor market demands.
The breakdown of the education budget includes funding for programs like Program Indonesia Pintar and Kartu Indonesia Pintar, scholarships, and facilities upgrades for schools and campuses. Prabowo also mentioned the allocation for teacher and lecturer salaries, as well as plans to strengthen schools like Sekolah Rakyat and Sekolah Unggul Garuda for underprivileged children. The President expressed the government’s goal to provide scholarships through LPDP for 4,000 students in 2026, emphasizing the importance of nurturing a generation prepared for global competition.
In closing, Prabowo highlighted the need to advance Indonesia’s capabilities in STEM fields, emphasizing the importance of catching up in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The government’s focus on education reflects its commitment to empowering the nation’s youth and ensuring a brighter future for Indonesia.
