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Indonesia establishment of Pesantren Directorate General

Overview

President Prabowo Subianto issued Presidential Regulation Number 18 of 2026, creating the Directorate General of Pesantren under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. This move establishes the Islamic boarding schools as an independent directorate to ensure dedicated government attention to their development and welfare.

Following the establishment, Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar announced five priority programs designed to modernize these institutions. These initiatives include the creation of a ‘Safe Santri’ task force to prevent physical, verbal, and sexual violence, as well as efforts to strengthen diploma recognition for graduates. The ministry also aims to foster technological mastery, economic independence, and ‘Santri 5.0’—an approach combining religious expertise with modern skills. To assist in institutional supervision, the Majelis Masyayikh, consisting of senior pesantren figures, will be involved in providing guidance.

Entities

Nasaruddin Umar · Prabowo Subianto · Ministry of Religious Affairs · DPRD DKI Jakarta · Budi Awaluddin

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Indonesia establishes Directorate General of Pesantren

    Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has formed the Directorate General of Pesantren to enhance governance, student protection, and technological integration within Islamic boarding schools.

  2. [POLITICS] 26 sources
    Indonesia establishes Directorate General of Pesantren

    President Prabowo establishes a new Directorate General of Pesantren in Indonesia. Other news includes regional budget updates, KAI's plan to import Japanese trains, and social aid programs in Medan.

Sources

antaranews.com · koranedukasi.id · matamata.com · senggang.republika.co.id