The Jakarta Governor, Pramono Anung, inaugurated the Ciracas Labschool on Jalan Haji Baping, Ciracas, East Jakarta, Thursday (7/16).

He admitted that he did not doubt the quality of education at Labschool because his two children had studied at the school.

"I know the quality of Labschool because my two children used to go to school at Labschool," said Pramono.

Pramono hopes that the presence of Ciracas Labschool can be part of a joint effort to improve the quality of education, produce a competitive young generation, and encourage Jakarta to become a more advanced and inclusive city.

He also praised the development of Ciracas Labschool, which boasts excellent facilities and educational quality. He noted that the education sector is a priority for the Jakarta Provincial Government, through various programs, including the expansion of the Free Private School (SSG) Program, educational assistance, and scholarships.

The SSG Program currently covers 103 schools in Jakarta. Meanwhile, 707,477 students from elementary to high school have received the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP), while 15,825 students have received the Jakarta Excellent Student Card (KJMU).

"Jakarta is currently among those providing the most scholarships in Indonesia," he added.

Pramono added that the Education Agency together with Baznas Bazis also continues to run a school certificate amnesty program for students whose certificates are still being held at school due to administrative constraints.

"Last year approximately 6,200 certificates were successfully completed, and this year the number is approximately the same," he continued.

In addition, the Jakarta Provincial Government has expanded the scope of the KJMU scholarship program to master's and doctoral levels. This year, the Jakarta Provincial Government also launched an overseas scholarship program through the LPDP.

"Initially, we can only send around 50 to 75 students to study abroad. The main requirements are having a Jakarta ID card, being accepted to a reputable university, all majors are allowed, and most importantly, coming from a low-income family," he explained.