Lots of tech issues attached to e-textbook proposal


PETALING JAYA: The proposal that students can choose e-textbooks instead of physical ones in the new school year brings with it a host of technology issues.

At this point, it is not clear if the government will be providing or subsidising the devices, or if only select models will be allowed.

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