Deputy Minister Of Education And Culture, Saintek Stella, Expressed That President Prabowo Added Budget For Research

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Higher Education for Science and Technology (Wamendikti Saintek) Stella Christie revealed that President Prabowo Subianto's administration has increased funds for research by up to 218 percent from the previous government period.

This was conveyed by Deputy Minister Stella after attending the Plenary Cabinet Session at the State Palace, Jakarta, Monday, October 20. According to Deputy Minister Stella, the budget will be distributed to thousands of researchers and lecturers spread throughout Indonesia.

In addition, the Education Fund Management Institute (LPDP) also received part of additional funds from the proceeds from the return of corruption money worth IDR 13 trillion.

President Prabowo Subianto has asked the Minister of Finance to provide the funds to be partially used in the scholarship program.

Wamen Stella welcomed this and appreciated President Prabowo's policy of promoting education in national development.