Ministry launches internet packages for students
KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) today launched two Internet packages — the Malaysian Family Youth Package and the Malaysian Family Device Package. Its minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa, said the packages were introduced to help teenagers and students, especially the less fortunate, to gain Internet access and have affordable smart devices. He […]
Ministry sets up special panel to identify areas without Internet service
GEORGE TOWN: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) has set up a special committee in collaboration with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) to identify areas without Internet access or poor coverage so as to facilitate the home-based teaching and Learning (PdPR) method. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin said KKMM would go to the ground […]
Go for school based assessments
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that the switch from centralised examination to more school-based assessments is more relevant, said an academic. Dean of Faculty of Language and Communication, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Professor Dr Ambigapathy Pandian pointed out that examination could not be given to students who had not completed their syllabus. He said […]
Better internet access for public library soon
MUKAH: The state government’s plan to provide internet connection for the public library of Dalat-Mukah District Council (MDDM) is expected to be implemented next year. MDDM walikota Kadir Jamil said previously there was internet service at the library using Wi-Fi, but it has been disconnected due to problem of poor access here. He added he […]
MCMC targets 1.2 million premises, homes with fibre connectivity by 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysians Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) targets 1.2 million premises and homes with fibre connectivity by 2021 under the national digital infrastructure plan, Jalinan Digital Negara (Jendela). Its chairman, Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek said the agency would aggressively work on the target to drive Malaysia towards better digital connectivity. “It will […]
Over 2 mln home learning sessions held from Nov 17-30
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 2.699 million teaching and learning at home (PdPR) sessions have been conducted from Nov 17 to 30 involving teachers and pupils of primary and secondary schools under the Education Ministry, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Education Minister I Muslimin Yahaya said of the total number of sessions, 64 […]
Villagers grateful for basic facilities
SERIAN: The young people are putting their high hopes on the state government to install broadband internet facilities in the rural areas such as at Kampung Merakai here. Having an internet service in the village would provide better access for online learning and socio-economic activities. They also hope that the agencies concerned could look into other […]
Bringing 4G to Kampung Jemukan
KUCHING: The people of Kampung Jemukan in Asajaya can now enjoy 4G services, thanks to the efforts of the state government, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and telecommunications operator Celcom. Celcom said the people in the village can breathe a sigh of relief as they don’t need to travel more […]
Surau wants funding for free Wi-Fi
KUCHING: The management of Surau Darul Rahmah, Kampung Gita Tengah here is planning to provide free Wi-Fi coverage. Chairman Abdul Razak Samail said the initiative was in line with the Sarawak government’s digital economy aspiration. The only problem, he said, was getting funding for the purpose, adding that the committee was still going through the […]
Provide free Internet, mosque management urged
KUCHING: All mosque management committees in Sarawak are urged to equip their mosques with free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) facilities. “Times have changed. We want people from all walks of life, especially the younger generation and our children, to utilise mosques not only for performing prayers, but also as a centre for learning. “In today’s scenario […]
