Under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, a series of highly anticipated new policies have been announced for teachers nationwide. These policies aim to improve the welfare and quality of education in Indonesia. One key point in these policies is the salary increase for teachers. Civil servant teachers will receive a one-time basic salary increase, while non-civil servant teachers will receive an additional professional allowance of Rp2 million.

The salary increase has been warmly welcomed by teachers, considering their crucial role in shaping the next generation of the nation. Apart from the salary increase, the government is also committed to enhancing the quality of education by providing various facilities for teachers. One such initiative is the education assistance program for teachers without a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Approximately 249,623 teachers will have the opportunity to further their studies to a higher level.

This program is expected to enhance teacher competency and have a positive impact on classroom learning quality. Additionally, the government will provide cash assistance to non-civil servant teachers who are not yet certified. The amount and number of recipients of this aid will be announced in 2025. This cash assistance is aimed at easing the burden of non-civil servant teachers and motivating them to continue contributing to the field of education.

In improving the quality of learning facilities, the government has allocated Rp17.15 trillion for the renovation of 10,440 public and private schools. With these renovations, it is hoped that students can learn in a more comfortable and conducive environment. Furthermore, the government will organize the Teacher Professional Program (PPG) for 806,486 teachers who have met Bachelor’s or Master’s degree qualifications to enhance pedagogical competence and professionalism.

With these policies in place, it is hoped that teachers can focus more on their primary tasks of teaching and educating students. Additionally, it is expected that the quality of education in Indonesia will significantly improve. Overall, these policies are expected to bring new hope to the education sector in Indonesia. With support from all parties, the aspiration for quality and equitable education can be achieved.