Kudus, Central Java (ANTARA) - Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti stated that around 85 percent of schools in three flood- and landslide-affected provinces in Sumatra are ready to resume classes in early January 2026.
Speaking after inaugurating the building revitalization of a school in Kudus, Central Java, on Friday, he explained that school readiness in North Sumatra and West Sumatra has reached 100 percent.Meanwhile, in Aceh, recovery efforts are still ongoing, particularly removing thick mud from affected school buildings.
"In Aceh, further cleanup is still required. Some schools can no longer be used and will have to be rebuilt. Some will be reconstructed on the same sites, while others must be relocated for safety reasons," he remarked.
During the recovery process, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is preparing several alternatives to ensure that school learning activities can continue.
Students who cannot yet access their school buildings will be directed to study at public facilities, such as community health centers and places of worship.
Additionally, the government has set up 54 emergency tents to serve as temporary classrooms.
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Minister Mu'ti noted that based on preliminary data, around 4,000 schools across the three provinces were affected by the devastating disasters. This figure is still being updated, as some areas remain difficult to reach.
"God willing, most schools will be able to resume classes on January 5, while others will start on January 12, 2026, depending on the local governments' policies," he said.
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To ensure the continuity of the learning process in affected areas, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has also prepared a flexible and adaptive emergency curriculum.
The curriculum is designed with several duration options, ranging from three months to one year, or even three years, tailored to the specific conditions of each region.
"What is most important is that children can continue learning," he stressed.