E-textbook introduction draws mixed reaction from public


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 28 Oct 2018

PETALING JAYA: The surprise announcement by the Deputy Edu­cation Minister on schools going digital with the introduction of e-textbooks next year has drawn mixed reaction from the public.

Although educationist Datuk N. Siva Subramaniam said the move was timely and a step forward in improving the country’s education system, many find that this may pose disadvantages and unforeseen consequences to students, parents and teachers.

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