The internet is crucial for students as it allows them access to a vast amount of information, facilitates seamless communication and collaboration, provides access to online courses and academic support services, offers convenience in submitting assignments and accessing grades, and serves as a valuable resource for career exploration and professional development. Without reliable internet access, their learning experiences will be hampered and disrupted.
Malay Mail reports that the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) and the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) will promptly take action to ensure improved connectivity on campuses nationwide, as stated by Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil in response to a request made by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fahmi, who contacted Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin regarding the issue, expressed that the main concern revolves around fixed-line broadband in buildings and hostels. He affirmed that the KKD, MoHE, and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will immediately collaborate to address the matter.
The Prime Minister specifically urged the KKD to prioritise the enhancement of internet connectivity on university campuses throughout the country. The Prime Minister stressed that providing internet facilities in universities is a fundamental and essential requirement.
He mentioned that there is already a plan within the KKD, under Fahmi’s leadership, to give precedence to equipping all campuses with improved connectivity, as the issue had been raised previously at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
