Minister of Research, Technology and Education Nadiem Makarim sends his learning to Prabowo's Cabinet

JAKARTA - Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Mendikbudristek) Nadiem Anwar Makarim entrusted the Merdeka Learning Program to continue in the cabinet era 2024-2029.

This was conveyed by Nadiem when he visited the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Friday, October 18. The visit was to say goodbye to President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) ahead of his retirement as of October 20, 2024.

"Congratulations to me and if possible continue the Freedom of Learning, and the success of the next minister," he said when asked about the new cabinet, confiscated by Antara.

The Merdeka Learning Program is an initiative of the Indonesian Ministry of Education which provides freedom to students and teachers in the teaching and learning process.

The goal is to create a flexible and relevant educational environment, with a customizable curriculum, learning options according to interests, and collaborations between schools and communities.

This program aims to improve the quality of education and prepare graduates for real-world challenges.

To the ministerial candidates in the upcoming cabinet, Nadiem advised about the importance of synergy between the Ministry of Culture, Higher Education, and Basic and Secondary Education to strengthen the education system in Indonesia.

"I say, congratulations on success and I am sure the three ministers are great and will definitely continue the good program and also improve those who still need improvement," he said.

When asked about his post-official activities, Nadiem admitted that he wanted to be more intensive with his family.

"I don't know yet. Maybe just with my family, I have a new baby," he said.

Regarding his impression that while working in President Jokowi's cabinet, Nadiem emphasized the importance of Jokowi's support in various educational transformations that have been carried out.

"Without his support, I cannot do so much transformation, starting from the curriculum, Merdeka Campus, to the National Assessment. All of this cannot be realized without the direction and support of Pak Jokowi," he said.