Jakarta, July 14 -- Coordinating Minister for People's Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar has said that Sekolah Rakyat (People's Schools) are designed to foster students' interests and develop their talents.

"No need to worry, my children. Whatever potential you have, insha Allah , it will be consistently developed," the minister, also known as Cak Imin, said during school orientation at the People's Middle School 10 in Bogor, West Java, on Monday.

For example, Sekolah Rakyat will give scientifically inclined children the space to experiment all they want to help them hone their skills, he expounded.

Students who are keen to become entrepreneurs will be taught relevant skills, such as building an entrepreneurial mindset and business k...