Council: Devices needed for effective e-learning


Baharudin (second from left) handing over donations in the form of face shields during his visit to SMK Dato Penggawa Timur.

The Federal Government has been urged to revise this year’s budget for the Education Ministry to help more pupils from poor families gain access to laptops or tablets for their studies.

Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) chief whip Baharudin Mohamed Taib said this was important, especially for kids who were starting their early education.

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