Jakarta, Nov. 26 -- Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf aims to complete the construction of 104 permanent Sekolah Rakyat (People's School) buildings by mid-2026 to provide students with a more comfortable learning environment.

"Construction will begin in 104 locations by Public Works Ministry. Next month the project starts, and it is expected that by June, July, or August next year those are completed," Yusuf said here on Wednesday.

He confirmed that the schools will be funded by the state budget. Each school complex can accommodate up to 1,000 students from elementary to high school levels. The facilities will include dormitories, classrooms, teachers' housing, and laboratories.

"It has been finalized, the design. If the land bel...