School coding programme


New skill: Mohd Irwan says 500 students will take part in the National Code Challenge finale in August. — Bernama

THE pilot Coding@Schools programme this year is set to reach 3,000 primary school students in 100 schools nationwide, said Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah.

He said the RM10mil pilot programme which received positive response from parents, would involve more schools and students next year especially those in rural areas to introduce them to the idea of becoming venture creators.

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