DELI SERDANG | INDATANEWS.COM ~ The Regent of Deli Serdang, Asri Ludin Tambunan, conducted an official visit to SDN 108076 Tanjung Selamat in Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The visit aimed to assess the school's facilities and the need for additional teaching staff.
School Buildings Require Urgent Repairs
During the inspection, the Regent found that the school's facilities were in poor condition. Doors, ceilings, and the prayer room (musala) require immediate renovation. Local authorities emphasized that these improvements are essential to ensure that teaching and learning activities are not disrupted.
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SDN 108076. (PHOTO Edi Saputra)
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"I am grateful for the planned renovations, but we urgently need one Christian and one Islamic religious teacher so that teaching can run effectively," said Rahmah.
Local Government Acts Quickly
Responding to the school's request, Regent Asri Ludin instructed the Education Department to act promptly.
Read Also: Percut Village Set as Model for Stunting Intervention and Slum Development in Deli Serdang "I expect the Education Department to immediately fill the teaching staff gaps. Children's learning must not be disrupted," he emphasized.
DISTRIBUTING HATS: TP PKK Chairperson Jelita Asri Ludin Tambunan distributes hats to students during the visit to SDN 108076 Tanjung Selamat. (PHOTO Edi Saputra)
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"Conditions like these cannot be left unattended. Damaged classrooms will be renovated, including doors, ceilings, and the prayer room. We will also improve the canteen, library, and prepare a laboratory," the Regent said.
He also reminded the school to use School Operational Assistance (BOS) funds appropriately.
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He encouraged teachers to maintain high performance; "Wherever you teach, good performance leads to good results. For part-time teachers (PPPK), this year there is an opportunity to become full-time if their performance is excellent."
GROUP PHOTO WITH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: Regent
Asri Ludin Tambunan, Education Director Suparno, and TP PKK Chairperson Jelita
Asri Ludin Tambunan pose with teachers and students of
SDN 108076 Tanjung Selamat. (PHOTO Edi Saputra)
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Earlier, the Regent visited SD 101772 in Tanjung Selamat, which frequently floods during heavy rain. He pledged that the government would improve drainage around the school and remove structures obstructing water flow.
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REPORTER: Edi Saputra | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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