Education Ministry acknowledges limited internet in school areas

The Education Ministry (MOE) has acknowledged the issue of limited or non-existent internet in school areas, particularly following the launch of the digital education policy.

Its minister, Fadhlina Sidek, said the challenges faced by schools, especially in rural areas, cannot be overlooked and remain a key priority for the ministry.

To address this, she said, MOE has introduced the Parliamentary Follow-up Programme, which involves visits to affected locations to assess the situation firsthand.

“We at the MOE are fully committed, and with the support of the Communications Ministry, we are consistently working to improve internet access and connectivity in schools.

“There are many initiatives and support programmes from the Communications Ministry to complete the digital ecosystem,” Fadhlina said.

She was speaking to reporters in conjunction with her two-day working visit in Sabah under the Parliamentary Follow-up Programme, which ended today.

The minister, accompanied by Kalabakan MP Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy, visited two schools in the Kalabakan parliamentary constituency, namely Sekolah Kebangsaan Ulu Kalabakan and Sekolah Kebangsaan Kalabakan.

She also visited a project site for the construction of an additional building for Sekolah Kebangsaan Umas.

Digital adoption

Meanwhile, Fadhlina said her ministry would ensure that every school gets smartboards and tablets to facilitate the teaching and learning process.

“This is to encourage and enhance the children’s learning experience in the classroom, making it more interactive, while ensuring our children are not left behind.

“Sabah is among the states where digital adoption at the teacher level is very encouraging. We want teachers with these skills to ensure their students also gain access to digital facilities and skills,” she said.

Meanwhile, Fadhlina reminded teachers to emphasise ethics in using technology and digital tools, ensuring that students can differentiate educational content and materials that could negatively influence their morals.

Meanwhile, Andi thanked the Communications Ministry for ensuring people get quality internet access, especially in school areas.

He said broadband services through the National Digital Network (Jendela) initiative play a key role in attracting telecommunications network providers to expand coverage, especially in rural areas.

Infrastructure development and upgrading of basic telecommunications networks are important to accommodate the needs of the digital lifestyle in this era, he added.

- Bernama

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