RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education expands efforts to build a safe, healthy, clean, and inclusive school environment as part of its commitment to delivering quality education for all. The initiative, known as the ASRI School Culture program, aims to foster learning environments that support students’ academic and personal development through broad community participation.

The commitment was reaffirmed by Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu’ti, during a visit to St. Francis School in Jakarta on Wednesday July 15, 2026, coinciding with the school’s student orientation program. He emphasized that schools should provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Mu’ti said the ASRI initiative standing for Safe, Healthy, Clean, and Beautiful reflects President Prabowo Subianto’s vision of creating quality learning environments across Indonesia. He added that the ministry is reinforcing the program through new regulations promoting respectful, inclusive, and dignified interactions among all members of the school community.

“We are building the ASRI movement and culture—Safe, Healthy, Clean, and Beautiful. Our goal is to ensure that every school in Indonesia provides a clean, comfortable, and peaceful environment where students can learn and grow with dignity,” Mu’ti said.

The minister stressed that achieving quality education requires collaboration beyond the government alone. He called on schools, families, communities, and other stakeholders to work together in creating a strong educational ecosystem that benefits every Indonesian child.

Mu’ti also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to treating private schools as strategic partners in expanding access to quality education. He said the ministry’s school revitalization program would be available not only to public schools but also to eligible private institutions.

“Private schools are our partners. Therefore, our school revitalization policy will not be limited to public schools alone, but will also support private schools in improving the quality of education,” he said.

During the visit, St. Francis School showcased its inclusive education model by ensuring that no child is denied access to education because of financial hardship. The ministry also urged parents to work closely with schools and to guide children in the responsible use of digital devices, emphasizing that a strong partnership between schools, families, and communities is essential to achieving equitable, high-quality education across Indonesia.