President Prabowo Subianto has reinforced his administration’s dedication to the education of Indonesian youth during the State Budget 2026 Financial Note address at the House of Representatives’ plenary session. The proposed 2026 state budget, amounting to Rp 757.8 trillion, marks a historic milestone in education funding. Emphasizing the pivotal role of education in producing globally competitive human resources and alleviating poverty, Prabowo vowed to allocate the highest percentage of the state budget ever to education. The focus will be on enhancing teacher welfare and quality, bolstering vocational training, and aligning curricula with workforce requirements to ensure effective use of education funds. The breakdown of the budget includes allocations for programs like Program Indonesia Pintar and Kartu Indonesia Pintar scholarships, as well as provisions for improving school facilities and lecturer salaries. Additionally, initiatives such as Sekolah Rakyat and Sekolah Unggul Garuda aim to offer quality education to disadvantaged children, with plans to expand scholarship opportunities through the LPDP. Prabowo’s vision for 2026 is to cultivate a generation proficient in STEM fields, essential for Indonesia to compete on a global scale.
Prabowo: 2026 Education Budget Breaks Records at Rp 757.8 Trillion
