The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs has announced plans to launch three new popular schools in South Kalimantan by July 2026. This initiative aims to enhance education in the region as part of the government's efforts to accelerate educational infrastructure development.
Indonesian President <strong>Prabowo Subianto</strong> has directed Parliament Vice President <strong>Kuchon Ahmad Shamsuriyal</strong> to closely monitor the <strong>People's Schools</strong> project in <strong>South Kalimantan</strong> to ensure its success and sustainability.
The Vice President of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Kouchon Ahmad Shamsurijal, has urged for the swift execution of the People's Schools project across South Kalimantan to achieve educational equity. He noted that many local governments have submitted proposals, but are facing technical obstacles.
The Vice Chairman of the Agriculture Committee in the South Kalimantan Parliament, H. Suribnu Smas, announced an ambitious plan to develop coconut farming in the region, covering 1,100 hectares by 2026. The project aims to boost the local economy and increase citizens' income.
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Ahmad Wyagos, announced a decrease in the stunting rate in South Kalimantan to <strong>22.9%</strong>, reflecting significant improvements in child health. This announcement was made during a regional planning meeting for 2026 in Banjarmasin.
In a bid to enhance waste management, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the South Kalimantan Environmental Agency, has distributed over <strong>2000 bins</strong> for waste collection in the cities of <strong>Banjarmasin</strong> and <strong>Banjarmasin</strong>. This initiative aims to raise environmental awareness and encourage residents to sort waste at home.