President Joko Widodo should not let the five school days- or full-day schooling- plan remain unresolved. The decision to leave it hanging has made matters worse.

It is abundantly clear that the argument over the five-day schooling plan must be resolved immediately. President Jokowi should not close his eyes to the fuss that has ensued since it was announced on June 12.

Since it was issued, Education and Culture Ministerial Regulation No. 23/201