Not only do curricula in any country need to be socialized but also need a trial period. The 2013 curriculum has only been partially socialized and has garnered numerous criticisms from many circles including experts, but the Ministry of Education turns a blind eye. If this curriculum is forced into effect this year, it means it has not been tested. It is a mistake to assume everything is perfect. While other ASEAN countries are stepping up their English lessons, the Indonesian curriculum is reducing the time allocated for English lessons in high schools and are no longer considering it as local content. This can potentially inhibit progress. Ironically, the time allocation for religion lessons is increased with the pretext of tempering terrorism etc. This does not make sense and can potentially pigeonhole students based on their religion - potentially disintegrating our unity. Religious education is not the primary duty of schools; this duty falls on parents and society. The Ministry of Education does not need to spend money on religion. Those funds are better spent on improving our educational infrastructure which is clearly far from being adequate.