President Prabowo proposes free education from primary school to state universities

President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to eliminate tuition fees for Indonesia's public schools and state universities, aiming to guarantee equal learning opportunities for every child. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya explained that the plan includes repairing dilapidated school buildings and boosting teachers' welfare and training. The government intends to finance the initiative by reallocating funds confiscated from corruption cases.

Prabowo emphasized that investing in human resources is essential for the nation's future, stating that the country's progress begins in the classroom. The proposal was first mentioned at a Jakarta gathering on September 18, 2026 and reiterated in a press release on September 22, 2026.