# Indonesia school revitalization program

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-school-revitalization-program
> Updated: 2026-10-03T01:22:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Indonesian government has launched a school revitalization strategy for 2026, targeting 71,744 educational units nationwide. The program prioritizes facilities damaged by natural disasters, severely damaged structures, and schools in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) regions. Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti noted that the initiative utilizes a self-management system to increase efficiency and involve local labor and materials.

While the national plan aims for broad coverage, local implementation has seen varying levels of detail. In Malang Regency, officials raised concerns regarding transparency, with the Vice Regent reporting a lack of official lists regarding which schools would receive central funding. 

In Bali, the program is set to expand significantly, covering 401 educational units in 2026 compared to 188 in 2025. The expansion focuses on repairing classrooms and sanitation facilities to improve safety and learning environments, such as addressing structural issues in Denpasar and flood-related damage in Badung. The Minister emphasized that the revitalization process is intended to support the local economy by creating community employment opportunities.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Bali school revitalization program expands to 401 schools in 2026

Indonesia is expanding its school revitalization program in Bali, increasing from 188 schools in 2025 to 401 in 2026 to improve facilities and boost the local economy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bali-school-revitalization-program-expands-to-401-schools-in-2026

### 2026-09-11: Indonesia targets 71,744 schools for 2026 revitalization

Indonesia targets 71,744 schools for 2026 revitalization, focusing on disaster-hit and remote areas, while local officials in Malang raise concerns over program transparency and data access.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-targets-71744-schools-for-2026-revitalization

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Cite as: Indonesia school revitalization program. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-school-revitalization-program
