JAKARTA - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka received an audience with the Madrasah Teacher Association (PGM) to discuss efforts to improve welfare and strengthen the capacity of madrasah teachers through the use of technology.
Reported by ANTARA, the meeting between the Vice President and the PGM management held on the same day discussed efforts to improve welfare as well as strengthening the capacity of madrasah teachers through the use of technology.
During the hearing on Wednesday, April 15, the PGM conveyed a number of strategic issues, ranging from strengthening technology-based training to regulatory challenges that madrasah teachers still face, especially in terms of welfare and certainty of employment status.
During the meeting, the Vice President appreciated the role of the PGM in advocating for the aspirations of madrasah teachers throughout Indonesia, mentioning that various inputs submitted would be considered by the government in formulating future policies.
In particular, the focus is on improving welfare and strengthening the capacity of teachers. The Vice President also emphasized the importance of equitable technology-based training so that it can reach all regions of Indonesia.
The PGM also extended an invitation to the Vice President to attend the 18th PGM Birthday and PGM Award 2026 in Bandung, as a form of appreciation for the Vice President's attention and support for strengthening the role of madrasah teachers.
The General Chair of the Madrasah Teachers Association (PGM) Yaya Ropandi said that his party had proposed strengthening technology-based training programs, including in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, as a strategic step in improving the competence of madrasah teachers.
"Alhamdulillah we also conveyed how to improve the quality of madrasah teachers related to AI and robotics training in madrasah. Mr. Vice President has given a signal that we must do this program. In fact, I propose that the training can be carried out in every province," he said after the meeting.
Apart from capacity increase, PGM also conveyed obstacles in improving the welfare of madrasah teachers.
Especially regarding the lack of regulations governing the appointment of private madrasah teachers as Civil Servants with Work Agreements (PPPK) and at the same time encouraging the equalization of technology-based training.
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