REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Religious Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin visited two Islamic senior high schools (Madrasah Aliyah) in Lenteng Agung, Jakarta, and in Serpong, Tangerang, to observe the national examination process on Monday.

"The national exam is an element of the education system to determine the actual mapping of the quality of schools," the minister remarked at the State Madrash Aliyah 13 (MAN 13) in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta.

Saifuddin noted that the national examination this year was not an absolute basic determinant of the students' graduation as it was determined by educational units, or schools.

According to the minister, more than 410 thousand students of 759 Madrasah Aliyah across the country attempted the national exam on Monday, and his visit to the schools in Lenteng Agung and Serpong was to ensure that the students gave the test in an orderly, safe, and honest manner.

Saifuddin explained that of the nation's 759 Madrasah Aliyah, only 75 were able to implement the computer-based national exam this year.

Therefore, the religious minister expressed hope that all Madrasah Aliyah and Islamic Junior High School (Madrasah Tsanawiyah) would implement the computer-based test in the years to come.

"The computer-based national examination is encouraging, and therefore, we hope all Madrasah Aliyah and Madrasah Tsanawiyah would implement it in the coming years," the minister emphasized.

He affirmed that the computer-based national exam was part of the implementation of the latest technology, and its presence cannot be circumvented.

Saifuddin pointed out that the test offered a level of transparency and a high degree of accuracy, and it was in line with the Religious Ministry's efforts to boost achievements and uphold the principles of honesty.

"The computer-based national exam is important as through such a test, incorrect practices by certain groups of people can be minimized or even eliminated," he added.

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