Kemendikdasmen limits gadget use in schools under SE 18/2026
Schools are being told to regulate device use during class, not ban it outright, while strengthening students' digital literacy.
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Indonesian Ministry of Education · Mpls 2026 Rollout
270 students at permanent Medan Sekolah Rakyat start MPLS July 14
Medan is among the first 19 schools in a national rollout, with a 19-day MPLS period before matriculation and full boarding.
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MPLS for 101 Sekolah Rakyat starts July 14 in 4 waves
Only 19 schools join the first wave, while the rest open through Aug. 31 as dorms, utilities and facilities are still being readied.
Kemendikdasmen opens 2026 MPLS, bans hazing and seniority
Schools will use the 2026 Friendly MPLS Reference Book, which includes sample activities and anti-drug and anti-gambling material.
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