PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ALOR GAJAH TO GET ‘GREEN LABS’ TO BOOST DIGITAL LITERACY

ALOR GAJAH, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Several primary schools in the Alor Gajah parliamentary constituency will soon be equipped with ‘green labs’ to enhance digital literacy among pupils and expose them early to digital technology.

Alor Gajah MP Adly Zahari, who is also Deputy Defence Minister, said the initiative aims to introduce pupils to basic software and hardware applications, while nurturing creativity and digital awareness in a safe and structured environment.

“The green labs will allow pupils to produce creative content, learn about the digital world and understand how technology can be applied in daily life.

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“More importantly, it will help build digital literacy and reduce their vulnerability to scams and other online threats,” he told reporters after attending the ‘Jom Shopping Barangan Sekolah 2026’ programme at a supermarket in Pulau Sebang here today.

At the programme, 500 pupils and students from underprivileged families received RM100 vouchers each to purchase school supplies.

Meanwhile, Adly said a technical committee set up by the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is conducting a detailed investigation into an incident involving an RMN Super Lynx helicopter that made an emergency landing during the New Year’s Eve celebration at Pantai Klebang on Wednesday.

He said the committee will examine the incident thoroughly to determine its cause and identify measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

In the incident at about 10.50 pm, four aircrew members were on board the helicopter during a demonstration flight held in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the Army’s Grup Gerak Khas (GGK).

All crew members were rescued and taken to Melaka Hospital for further checks.

-- BERNAMA