Jakarta, Ministry of Education and Culture – The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen), Abdul Mu'ti together with the Secretary General of Kemendikdasmen, Suharti, attended the handover of the position of Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) from Pratikno, Chairman of the Advisory Council to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, to Sugiono, in Jakarta, Monday (5/10). In his remarks, Coordinating Minister Sugiono expressed his appreciation to all ministries and institutions that had collaborated in carrying out their duties and building the foundation of government programs. He emphasized that the new leadership would not start from scratch, but rather continue existing programs, evaluate areas for improvement, and expedite the implementation of programs that required acceleration. "We will fix what is not good, we will perfect what still needs improvement, and we will accelerate what needs to be accelerated," said Sugiono. Sugiono stated that human development is a crucial part of the major transformation being implemented by the President. Therefore, various development agendas must be implemented in a timely and targeted manner. Several priorities highlighted include the education sector, strengthening disaster management capacity, accelerating post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction, and poverty reduction. He also emphasized the importance
Jakarta, Ministry of Education and Culture — A book may fill a shelf, but change only occurs when someone opens it, understands its contents, discusses it, and then applies that knowledge to their lives. Amidst the flood of information and the ease of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the meaning of literacy has expanded beyond the ability to read and write. Ganjar Harimansyah, Secretary of the Language Development and Fostering Agency at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen), stated that letters acquire meaning when humans are able to understand and apply them in their lives. "When we read, we are essentially assembling scattered letters into meaningful meaning. Then we understand how the word is interpreted, and then we apply it," he said. For Ganjar, this process brings literacy closer to everyday life. Reading skills develop into the ability to understand meaning, connect knowledge with experience, and then take action. "Change happens when books are read, talked about, and brought to life," he said. The challenge is compounded by the constant flow of information. Rahmawati, Head of the Education Assessment Center at the Ministry of Education and Culture, stated that readers need to be able to go beyond the written
Jakarta, Kemendikdasmen – The Integrated Service Unit (ULT) of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) has once again received appreciation for the quality of its public services through the 2026 The Best Contact Center Indonesia (TBCCI) event organized by the Indonesia Contact Center Association (ICCA). At the event, the Ministry of Education and Culture's ULT won three Gold awards: Best Customer Protection (Gold), Best Business Contribution (Gold), and Best Contact Center Public Service (Gold). The awards were presented at the 2026 TBCCI event held at the Bidakara Hotel, Jakarta, on Thursday (September 24, 2026). These three awards serve as a form of appreciation and encouragement for the Ministry of Education and Culture's ULT to continue improving the quality of public services that are responsive, professional, and oriented towards community needs. The Head of the Bureau of Communication and Public Relations (BKHM) of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Yudhistira Nugraha, stated that this achievement was the result of collaborative work by all levels in maintaining and improving service quality. "This award recognizes the hard work of the entire team in providing increasingly fast, responsive, and community-focused services. For us, the most important thing isn't just the award,
Jakarta, October 15, 2026 - The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen), through the Primary and Secondary Education Policy Agency (BKPDM), and the National Food Agency, launched a Guide to Food and Nutrition Education Based on Local Resource Potential. The launch included a talk show to discuss efforts to integrate food and nutrition education into learning and its practical application in educational units by utilizing local food potential. The event was held at the Kemendikdasmen Office on Wednesday (14/10). The Head of the Curriculum and Learning Center, Laksmi Dewi, explained that food and nutrition education can be integrated into the existing curriculum without adding additional subjects. The developed guide is expected to help teachers incorporate food and nutrition materials into the learning process according to educational level. "The most important thing is how we incorporate this competency map into existing learning outcomes," Laksmi explained. He further explained that this integration can be achieved through intracurricular, cocurricular, extracurricular activities, and school culture. One way to implement this is by familiarizing students with and understanding healthy foods, including through the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals program at school. He believes that introducing local foods needs to be delivered continuously to
Jakarta, October 15, 2026 – The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen), through the Primary and Secondary Education Policy Agency (BKPDM), in collaboration with the National Food Agency, is strengthening food and nutrition education in educational institutions by releasing the Locally Resource-Based Food and Nutrition Guide. This guide is expected to help educators introduce nutritious food choices available locally and foster healthy eating habits from an early age. The Head of the National Development Planning Agency (BKPDM), Toni Toharudin, stated that nutritional needs must go hand in hand with improving the quality of education. He stated that daily food intake plays a crucial role in supporting students' growth, health, and readiness to learn. "Teachers can prepare lessons very well, but children also need a supportive physical condition to be able to concentrate and participate optimally," said Toni during the release and socialization of the guidelines at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education office in Jakarta on Wednesday (14/10). He explained that Indonesia boasts a diverse array of local food resources, including sources of carbohydrates, protein, vegetables, and fruits. This potential needs to be introduced to students so they understand that nutritious food choices can be found locally, tailored
Surabaya, October 13, 2026 – School supervisors play a crucial role in ensuring that education policies are implemented effectively and have a tangible impact on educational institutions. Therefore, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen), Abdul Mu'ti, encouraged school supervisors to continuously improve their competencies so they can assist teachers and principals in improving the quality of learning and creating a safe and comfortable learning environment for students. "Supervisors have the task of carrying out educational supervision," said Abdul Mu'ti at the Coordination Meeting of the Indonesian School Supervisors Association (APSI) in Surabaya, East Java, Monday (12/10). He believes the supervisor's role needs to be supported by clear tasks and competency development to ensure optimal educational supervision. He explained that competency development is crucial for supporting the implementation of various educational policies, including deep learning and the introduction of coding and artificial intelligence (AI). In addition to teachers and principals, supervisors also need training to assist educational units in implementing these policies. "Therefore, we are trying to achieve this by training teachers and, of course, principals, and eventually, supervisors," he said. In-depth learning, continued Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti, encourages changes in the learning process so
Based on the Decree of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Number 120/TPA of 2026 and Number 34/M of 2026 concerning the Appointment of Middle High Leadership Officials and Main Expert Functional Officials within the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, and based on the Decree of the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia Number 11912/M/06/2026 and Number 11913/M/06/2026 concerning the Appointment of Primary High Leadership Officials, Administrators and Supervisors within the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. List of Officials in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education who will be Inaugurated on October 14, 2026, download here
Circular of the Secretary General of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education concerning the Implementation of the 2026 Pancasila Birth Day Commemoration Ceremony within the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education
In connection with the natural disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra provinces that have impacted the condition of State Civil Apparatus (ASN) employees in Technical Implementation Units (UPT), it is necessary to take steps to adjust the implementation of official duties while maintaining service continuity and prioritizing the safety of ASN employees. To that end, the following points are conveyed.
Circular Letter of the Minister of Elementary and Secondary Education Number 14 of 2025 regulates student activities during the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year holidays. The aim is to ensure the rights, protection, and security of students so they are ready to learn at the start of the next semester.
