PUTRAJAYA: A new data package, the Rahmah Student Prepaid Package at a price not exceeding RM30 has been launched, targeting school leavers pursuing their studies at selected public institutions of higher learning.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who announced this, said the package, which would have a minimum starting data of 30GB valid for 180 days, is also meant to benefit those who continue their studies at public skills training institutes.
“The package can be subscribed from Aug 16 through five telecommunications service providers namely CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, TM Tech and YTL Communications (YES).
“This package offer is the expansion of the Rahmah Mobile Internet Package (prepaid) that was introduced last year,” he said at the opening of the Institute of Public Relations Malaysia (IPRM)’s conference yesterday, Bernama reported.
Strike a pose: Fahmi (right) taking a photo with students who attended the IPRM Conference on Ethical and Responsible Communication in conjunction with World PR Day at the Communications Ministry in Putrajaya. — Bernama
Fahmi said the package offered was in line with the government’s efforts to deal with the increase in cost of living, especially to help students during study and learning sessions.
More information about the Rahmah Student Prepaid Package would be announced by telecommunications service providers, he added.
Fahmi said the complete list of selected public higher learning and skills training institutes would be notified through the ministry’s website at www.komunikasi.gov.my.
At the press conference, the minister said the Rahmah Prepaid Siswa Package could be subscribed by all students at IPTA and ILKA.
“We will start (this initiative) for all IPTA and ILKA students first, and then we will discuss with the telcos to expand the initiative. In Rahmah Student Prepaid Package, the government does not make any payment for this package but the telcos are kind enough to reduce the charge (for students),” he said.
