REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu’ti confirmed that all schools affected by disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have resumed learning activities. He said the achievement serves as an important foundation for accelerating post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the Sumatra region.

In a written statement issued here on Friday, Mu’ti provided detailed data on the extent of damage to educational facilities and infrastructure. A total of 4,863 schools in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra were affected, comprising 3,409 schools with minor damage, 925 with moderate damage, 437 with severe damage, and 92 schools that were relocated.

In Aceh, 3,073 schools were affected, followed by 1,168 in North Sumatra and 622 in West Sumatra. “The damage assessment was based on damage to essential rooms, such as classrooms, libraries, administrative offices, and principals’ offices,” the minister said.

He added that assessments are ongoing through data reconciliation with education offices at the district, city, and provincial levels.

To address the damage to educational facilities and infrastructure, the ministry has acted quickly to ensure that children’s right to education remains fulfilled. Despite the extensive infrastructure damage, Mu’ti confirmed that, as of February 11, learning activities had fully resumed.

In Aceh, 3,001 schools have returned to their original buildings, while 52 are still conducting classes in tents or emergency classrooms and 20 are temporarily sharing facilities with other schools.

In North Sumatra, 1,142 schools have returned to their original locations, with 26 still using tents or emergency classrooms.

Meanwhile, in West Sumatra, 599 schools have resumed activities in their original buildings, 21 are operating in tents or emergency classrooms, and two others are temporarily sharing facilities.

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