Sabah’s education ministry fast-tracks digitalisation, distributing 45,000 laptops and installing Starlink internet at 68 schools to bridge the technology gap.
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (KPSTI) is fast-tracking efforts to digitally transform schools across the state.
The initiative begins with the distribution of 45,000 laptops and the installation of Starlink satellite internet services.
Minister Datuk James Ratib said the Sabah State Education Department (JPNS) proposed the provision of laptops and Starlink for 68 schools.
He confirmed that Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has agreed to support the statewide digitalisation push.
“The laptops will be managed by the schools, which will set up dedicated resource rooms to house them,” said James.
He added that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will install Starlink services at schools currently without internet access.
James spoke to reporters after chairing a meeting on state school digitalisation here today.
He stated the rollout will commence once JPNS finalises the meeting outcomes and submits them to MCMC for funding approval.
“Our priority is to ensure Sabah does not fall behind amid rapid technological advancement,” he said.
