IN the hamlet of Hutan Samak, not far from the shores of the Malacca Strait, State Elementary School 04 stands strong. Closer to Malaysia—just 45 minutes away by boat—the school looks as if it is competing with the educational progress of the neighboring country. With complete facilities, it is no less equipped than similar schools in the city. Six classrooms, the principal’s office, the teachers’ room, and the administrative office, whic