Education and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy seems to enjoy making controversial decisions. Recently there was the five-school-days issue, and now we have another rule that is causing a stir: zoning for enrolling new students.

As a way of evening out the quality of schools, it is a good idea. But without proper planning, zoning will only cause problems. It is not news that Indonesia’s education system has never been consistent. Schools, stu