Hundreds of rural schools in Sabah still lack internet access, says state education minister

Datuk James Ratib says the Sabah government is prioritising internet access in rural schools to narrow the widening education gap between urban and interior areas.

PAITAN: Hundreds of schools in Sabah’s rural areas still lack internet access, widening the education gap between urban and interior students, says the state’s new education minister.

Datuk James Ratib said addressing the issue was now a key priority under the newly established Sabah Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry.