Jakarta, March 17 -- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education stated that artificial intelligence (AI) and coding school subjects will be introduced starting from the fifth grade of elementary school.

"They will be started in the new academic year (in July 2025), but they are still optional and not yet compulsory subjects," Special Staff to Elementary and Secondary Minister Ma'ruf El Rumi stated at the Antara Heritage Center, Jakarta, on Monday.

He explained that the step is taken as part of technological adaptation.

Rumi explained that AI and coding learning aim to encourage students to not only be users but also leading players in technological advancements.

Rumi further said that AI and coding learning can train students' cr...