(malangkota.go.id) – Following up on the Central Government's instructions regarding the policy of closing schools, the Malang City Government has taken the same stance. "Of course, because it is an instruction and not optional, we (Malang City Government) must be upright and carry out the order. So in accordance with what was conveyed by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud), starting Monday, March 16, 2020, the teaching and learning process in PAUD, TK, SD and SMP environments will be closed," explained the Mayor of Malang Drs. H. Sutiaji.
Meanwhile, for the SMA/SMK level because it is the authority of the Provincial Government, instructions and announcements will be carried out separately. "I did order the Head of Education and Culture of Malang City to also coordinate with the Head of the East Java Provincial Education and Culture Office Branch in Malang solely so that there is harmony in policy movements," he added.
The Mayor of Malang added that during the 14-day holiday, schools and teachers are expected to continue to monitor students' learning progress, including utilizing distance learning facilities and assignments that can be done online. online.
"I also ask schools through communication groups between teachers and parents and also with the City Education and Culture Office (Malang) to continue building communication. intense through the online media we have," added the IAIN Malang alumni.
The Mayor of Malang, who has also been involved in the world of education and has been active in teaching, said that on Monday, March 16, 2020, he will conduct a review of schools while educating about Convid-19 (Corona). "However, because this is an instruction, we must carry it out rigidly," he said.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Malang City Education and Culture Office, Dra. Zubaidah, MM informed that following up on the order of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the subsequent order from the Mayor of Malang, it has been distributed to the Principals and also the MKKS (Principals' Working Conference).
"We just received the instructions and orders tonight, so we are moving through the channels we have tonight, so that each school can immediately inform the parents of students," said Zubaidah.
As is known and has been officially reported, the Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud) has issued a policy to suspend schools from teaching and learning activities nationwide for 14 days starting Monday (16/3/2020). The policy was conveyed by the Minister of Education and Culture through the Acting Head of the Bureau of Cooperation and Public Relations of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Ade Erlangga Masdiana in Jakarta, Sunday (15/3/2020).
Meanwhile, considering the current developments, especially with the national holiday policy for the educational environment, the Mayor of Malang is planned to monitor shopping centers and traditional markets on Monday, March 16, 2020. As for event which are mobilization and or movement of people will be monitored strictly, including night entertainment. (hms/yon)
