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Society 1 year ago
Ministry evaluates regulation on lecturer allowances
The Higher Education, Science and Technology Ministry is reevaluating a ministerial regulation signed by former education minister Nadiem Makarim on allowances for lecturers, while asking for extra funding from the Finance Ministry to allow them fully pay benefits to lecturers.
Society 1 year ago
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New government education reform plans met with cautious optimism
After seeing various "controversial" initiatives under former education minister Nadiem Makariem, the new government is aiming to reform the education sector by introducing fresh policies. While analysts note it might be necessary, they also warn that too many drastic changes could instead be detrimental to students.
Society 1 year ago
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Proposal to revive the national exam draws mixed reactions
The newly established Elementary and Secondary Education Ministry is mulling over a plan to revive the national examination in a bid to boost students’ motivation to learn after various reports indicating a decline in the country’s academic performance following the abolition of the exam in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Politics 1 year ago
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Gerindra pledges thorough vetting of ministers after Kalla criticizes Nadiem
The Gerindra Party has promised that president-elect Prabowo Subianto will vet his ministers thoroughly after former vice president Jusuf Kalla criticized Education, Culture, Research and Technology Minister Nadiem Makarim over what he claimed was the minister’s lack of expertise in education, poor track record in office and absenteeism.
Society 1 year ago
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‘Kampus Merdeka’ in question amid high unemployment rate
Education experts have questioned the effectiveness of the government’s Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (Freedom to Learn Independent Campus/MBKM) initiative in addressing a skills mismatch between universities and industries, despite having absorbed a large amount of the state budget.
Society 1 year ago
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Trisakti Foundation opposes state takeover of its educational institutions
In a press conference on Friday, Trisakti Foundation head Anak Agung Gde Agung said one of the requirements for such a takeover was the assent of the target institutions, which he said they would not grant.
Society 1 year ago
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High flyer in some subjects, Nadiem fails to make grade in basic course work
Although a lot of his policies were deemed innovative and revolutionary, observers have pointed out that, during his almost five-year term in office, Nadiem still failed to address fundamental problems that have blighted the country's education system for decades.
Society 1 year ago
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‘Halting university tuition hike not enough’: Public
Education expenses at public universities (PTN) have experienced average growth of around 1.3 percent per year. The rise is in part due to the privatization of a number of public universities, with these new legal entities (PTN-BH) having more financial and structural autonomy.
Society 1 year ago
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Nadiem cancels university tuition hike
Education, Culture, Research and Technology Minister Nadiem Makarim announced on Monday that incoming state university students this year would not be subjected to tuition increase, in a policy U-turn following a meeting with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
