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The Collapsed Pesantren Building in East Java Is a Wake-up Call for Indonesia

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The pesantren (Islamic boarding school) building that recently collapsed in Sidoarjo, East Java, killing at least 67 students, has exposed the lack of government oversight and the people’s ignorance, especially in this particular pesantren community, of the need to construct buildings with proper engineering and government permits. Following the incident, the national government and construction experts emphasised the importance of complying wit…

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Lean Right

Following the Al-Khoziny Tragedy in Sidoarjo, the Palace Is Reviewing the State Budget Scheme for Building Islamic Boarding Schools.

Several issues need to be examined regarding the proposed state budget (APBN) funding for Islamic boarding school development. One of these is the number and development of Islamic boarding schools that will be funded by the APBN.

4 days ago

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CNN Indonesia

Testimony: Sidoarjo Islamic Boarding School Ignores Warnings About Fragile Buildings

Residents around the Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in Sidoarjo had warned the boarding school authorities before the multi-story building collapsed, killing dozens of students.

3 days ago·Indonesia

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