It is not a secret that the digital divide exists between the rich and poor. The consequences of this phenomena already lie in the name. It divides the population into those who are able, and those who are unable to keep up with new social norms in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Imagine studying in the wee hours of the night under the glow of a kerosene lamp that’s threatening to go off. The flickering light, a slim ray of hope to defy darkness in an attempt to pursue education.
In Malaysia, the education of future generations is always held at a high priority. Yet, not everyone is given equal opportunity. The ‘Orang Asli’ (OA) community is an overlooked minority with 83% of the population still living in poverty[1]. Their lack of advancement can be partly attributed to the fact that opportunities for development and education are not readily available or accessible to many of them.
Meet Teacher Zahir, a 30 year old teacher who have dedicated seven years of his life educating rural students in SK Nanga Entalau in the deep interiors of Sarawak.
Meet Veveonah Mosibin. She unexpectedly rose to fame after climbing a tree to get a good internet connection to sit for her online exams. This driven 18-year-old student from Kampung Sapatalang, Pitas, Sabah captured the whole tree climbing episode on video and it became viral.
Education and poverty are intertwined. Children from low income children are predisposed to various challenges at school and at home, limiting their chances for success in education. The problem becomes more complex when children are born into families without citizenship or national belonging.
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Every year parents go through a mental list of requirements and criteria before enrolling their child into school. Parents living in urban areas have the
About 85% of school dropouts come from poor families in less developed states in Malaysia. Every time we discuss how well Malaysian schools are doing, we need to look further than just the grades of the students.
The stress of growing up poor can affect a child’s brain development starting before birth. It matters where you are born and how you are
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