Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- Indonesia's Elementary and Secondary Education Ministry has launched a STEM Learning Guide and 109 interactive STEM-themed books to support the nationwide implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.

"Mastering STEM is essential to shaping an adaptive, innovative generation prepared to face global challenges in this technological era," Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti said Wednesday.

He emphasized that future generations will be defined by their technological skills, with science playing a vital role in equipping students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected, tech-driven world.

"To prepare for a technocratic society, we must start now by building a knowledge-based cultu...