Students frequent beach to get internet line
KUCHING: Since last year, students at Kampung Kuala Nyalau in Bintulu have been walking daily to a nearby beach in search of the best internet coverage in order to take part in the home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) sessions. The weak and sometimes zero internet connection in their village fail to dampen their spirit to […]
No network issue in Kampung Batu Perak
KUCHING: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has acted on a complaint regarding poor internet coverage in the suburbs of Kampung Batu Perak, raised by Kuching MP Chong Chieng Jen recently. The MCMC conducted a survey in Kampung Batu Perak, including coverage assessments, which revealed that connectivity was satisfactory and equipped with 4G technology. […]
Three brothers trek 20 min up hill to get internet connection for online lessons
PAPAR: If there’s a will, there’s way. This saying best describes the determination of three siblings from Kampung Gana here to follow the Home-based Teachi ng and Learning (PdPR) programme which was introduced this year. Unlike their friends who just switch on their gadgets from the comfort of their rooms, Joshua Emmanuel Jeffrey, 12, Jordon […]
Village’s amenities to receive upgrade
SERIAN: The poor road conditions and network coverage in Kampung Merakai need to be upgraded in order to fast-track the state’s transition into a high-income society by 2030. This was said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom after launching utility projects in Merakai at the Kampung Merakai multi-purpose hall on Thursday (Dec 10). […]
Pupils can benefit from offline learning
KUCHING: Alternative platforms that do not require internet connection could be utilised for learning in view of the closure of schools. Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Macky Joseph said this in response to many students in rural areas who are not able to participate in online classes due to poor internet connection. He pointed out […]
