SIMUNJAN: EdgePoint Infrastructure has expanded its Connectivity for Communities (CFC) programme with two new digital classrooms in East Malaysia.
In a statement the company said the first classroom was launched at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kuala Abai in Kota Belud, Sabah.
The second was established at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Simunjan No. 1 in Sarawak through its local partner, Demanlink Connexion Sdn Bhd.
With the latest additions, the company has set up four digital classrooms in Malaysia and 14 across ASEAN, aimed at bridging the digital divide in underserved communities.
EdgePoint Towers chief executive officer (CEO) Muniff Kamaruddin said the initiative built on efforts to improve access to education and opportunities through connectivity.
“We have seen how students in other locations have benefited from connectivity and we are committed to creating more opportunities for education and growth by bringing digital access to those who need it most.
“The response to our CFC programmes has been very encouraging, with surrounding communities also using access to the internet to improve their quality of lives.
“We are grateful for the continued support from all stakeholders who have worked together with us to equip teachers, students, and their families with the tools to achieve equitable digital literacy towards upward social mobility,” he said.
Demanlink CEO Hanad Yusuf said internet connectivity remained a challenge in many rural areas of Sarawak, but the programme was already delivering tangible results.
“We launched the first digital classroom last year in Long Miri, and we have already seen real results where student attendance and exam scores have improved significantly, as they now have access to online learning platforms, more engaging teaching material and even options for self-improvement online,” he said.
To date, the CFC programme has benefited more than 7,800 students in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, with assessments showing up to 85 per cent improvement in digital skills among Malaysian students.
EdgePoint aims to expand the programme to 23 schools across ASEAN by the end of this year.
