Jakarta, Sept. 11 -- President Prabowo Subianto has announced plans to distribute smart digital screens to 330,000 schools across Indonesia by the end of this year, marking one of the government's most ambitious education technology programs to date.

During a visit to Margaguna 10th Sekolah Rakyat High School in South Jakarta on Thursday, Prabowo said the rollout had begun, with one school already receiving the new equipment.

"This technology will improve the delivery of learning materials, including animation, and help address teacher shortages in remote regions such as Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi," he said.

The president said 20 to 30 of the best teachers for each subject will be selected to teach live from a central studio, wi...