Jakarta, July 30 -- Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf announced that the 2025 State Budget allocates Rp1.1 trillion (US$65 million) for Sekolah Rakyat, primarily funding laptops and uniforms for over 15 thousand students at 159 Sekolah Rakyat.

However, he acknowledged that the absorption has not been significant since the school program was only launched on July 14, 2025.

"This year's budget for Sekolah Rakyat stands at Rp1.1 trillion for 159 schools," he told the press on Tuesday (July 29).

Sekolah Rakyat is a boarding school program covering elementary, junior high, and senior high levels, initiated by President Prabowo Subianto to address the educational needs of children from poor and extremely poor families.

The constructio...