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View all search resultsIndonesians are still being affected by last week’s ransomware attack on a temporary national data center (PDN) that disrupted public services, with some calling for the government to take responsibility for failing to properly secure their personal data.
The Indonesian Ombudsman has revealed that this year’s public school enrollment (PPDB) is still marred by document falsification, a perennial issue since the implementation of the school zoning policy in 2017.
The government is planning to stick with its controversial zoning system for state school enrollment, arguing that it remains key to addressing Indonesia's long-standing education disparities, despite a recent string of complaints from parents that the policy is susceptible to cheating and bribery.
The story of Azzam, the student without any classmates, is neither an isolated case nor a new phenomenon, said experts who pointed to corruption, a lack of transparency and errors in Indonesia’s education policies.
Inconsistent messaging, education inequity and varying views have left parents confused about what they can expect when schools reopen come July. Here's what The Jakarta Post has learned about the government's "back to school" plans from speaking with school administrators.
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