Secretary General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Kamaruddin Amin, affirmed that improving governance and enhancing the welfare of religious and madrasah teachers remain key priorities in strengthening high-quality and competitive religious education in Indonesia. To support this agenda, the Ministry continues close coordination with Kemenko PMK, Bappenas, the Ministry of Finance, and Commission VIII of the DPR RI.

The Ministry has implemented a number of measures to improve teacher welfare, including increases in professional allowances and the acceleration of teacher certification in recent years. These efforts reflect the government’s commitment to recognizing teachers as professionals who require both competence development and institutional support.

Kamaruddin emphasized the importance of coordination in the recruitment and appointment of non–civil servant teachers, particularly in private madrasahs and public schools, to ensure effective governance, accurate data management, and appropriate policy support.

He clarified that his statements during a recent working meeting with Commission VIII of the DPR RI were intended to affirm teachers and seek constructive solutions to long-standing challenges related to teacher welfare and professional recognition.

The Ministry also underlined that the recruitment of teachers in private madrasahs is governed by existing regulations, which emphasize coordination with local offices of the Ministry of Religious Affairs to ensure accountability and alignment with national education policies.

Looking ahead, the Ministry of Religious Affairs remains committed to accelerating teacher certification through the Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) and improving overall teacher welfare as part of a broader strategy to strengthen Indonesia’s religious education system.