Is Malaysia ready for full implementation of virtual learning?


Veveonah’s post about needing to study for her exams on a tree for a better Internet connection has prompted increased awareness of the nation’s digital divide. — The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: If not for the incident that went viral involving Universiti Malaysia Sabah student Veveonah Mosibin, who was forced to climb a tree to get an Internet connection to sit for an online examination, most people would have remained blissfully unaware that not all Malaysians enjoy high-speed Internet access.

The implementation of the Movement Control Order on March 18 to stem the transmission of Covid-19 saw students embracing online teaching and facilitation (PdPc), and teaching and learning (PdP) tools via applications such as Zoom, Skype, MS Team, Google Hangout, Google Meet and WhatsApp.

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