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Society 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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.
Society 2 years ago
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Religion minister urges affordable Islamic university fees
Following widespread backlash over a January education ministry regulation that allowed universities to increase tuition for certain students, the Religious Affairs Minister has called on Islamic universities to work with his ministry to ensure that their tuition remained affordable.
Society 2 years ago
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Nadiem defends university tuition fee hike
Education, Culture, Research and Technology Minister Nadiem Makarim has defended a new university tuition policy that opponents say could put an excessive financial burden on some students, noting that the fee hikes apply only to new state university students above a certain income threshold.
Society 2 years ago
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Alleged student trafficking raises questions on lack of oversight
Following the ferienjob scandal in Germany, experts urge the Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry and local universities to improve their oversight of Indonesian students who go abroad for internships.
Society 2 years ago
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New optional Pramuka rule divides public
Supporters of the Pramuka movement say the activities are beneficial as they teach important life skills, while opponents argue that poor implementation of the program in many schools means they are little more than time-wasting activities.
Society 2 years ago
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Education ministry launches early education report to bolster new curriculum
The Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry has launched a report on early childhood education centers as part of a larger effort to strengthen the policies introduced by minister Nadiem Makarim before the change of government in October.
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