English to Be Omitted From Primary (Grammar) School Education Curriculum ?

Just when I though there might be hope for Indonesia in the recent news that the Pancasila will be re-instituted in schools and in government, Indonesia takes FIVE steps backwards with this implementation proposal of cutting or "trimming" the following core subject areas from primary or grammar school education curriculum:

Planned to be cut or "trimmed" are:

• Math

• Science 

• Social Studies

• Local Content

• Self Development

• English

I don't have a problem with cutting English (and that better be American English not UK or Australian English) from primary or grammar school education curriculum in favor of focusing on Indonesian bahasa language skills FIRST, which makes total logical sense; however, what in the #%@+ is the Education and Cultural Minister of Indonesia thinking when he proposes to cut or "trim" math and science ??!!

Click here to read full article from the Jakarta Post