Digitalisation Of Orang Asli Preschool Education Starts Next Year – JAKOA

GUA MUSANG, June 2 (Bernama) -- Orang Asli children will soon benefit from more modern educational facilities as efforts to digitalise preschool education will start next year, said the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) director-general Datuk Sapiah Mohd Nor.

She stated that plans are underway to provide internet access at all kindergartens under the Community Development Department (KEMAS) in Orang Asli settlements, including those in remote areas.

Sapiah added that the initiative is part of the community’s human capital development strategy within the next five years.

“At the Rural Development and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) level, we are currently formulating a strategy to digitalise preschool education in Orang Asli settlements.

“Based on visits to several locations, we found that some kindergartens and educational institutions require special attention. InsyaAllah, we will provide the necessary facilities according to the scope and allocations under JAKOA,” she told reporters during the Mesra Rakyat Programme in Kuala Wook, here.

Sapiah said there are 20 KEMAS kindergartens in Kelantan and two in Terengganu located in Orang Asli settlements.

“We are working closely with KEMAS to identify locations that should be prioritised, as internet access and communication coverage are key needs in remote areas,” she said, adding that implementation will begin in the most hard-to-reach locations first.

-- BERNAMA