Tech devices from metropolis council ease varsity college students’ monetary burden

FOR tertiary college students from low-income households like 20-year-old Nur Anis Alliesya Nazri, each little bit of help is useful to lighten their monetary burden.

The Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Pasir Gudang pupil mentioned receiving a pill system from Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) was a well timed enhance for her schooling journey.

“I lost my father in June, and am being raised by my mum alone, so I always try not to trouble my family financially.

“I usually save up to get what I need for my studies.

“Receiving the tablet during exam week is perfect timing as I can review lecture notes and work on past-year questions anytime, anywhere,” she instructed StarMetro.

Nur Anis Alliesya was amongst 11 UiTM Pasir Gudang college students who obtained tablets via the MBPG initiative.

The occasion was held on the college campus.

Nur Anis Alliesya mentioned the light-weight system was extra handy than her defective laptop computer, notably for reviewing supplies and creating presentation slides.

Another recipient, enterprise research (transport) pupil Ali Asymawi Ali Hanafiah, 20, mentioned he was stunned to obtain the contribution from MBPG.

“I am thankful for the tablet because my old phone and laptop lag, which makes learning or being in class quite challenging.

“With this aid, I do not have to buy a new device and that saves me a lot of money. I look forward to using it during my weekly online lessons,” he mentioned.

For electrical engineering pupil Aina Farzana Norizan, 20, the contribution has improved her productiveness and effectivity.

“I can now switch between tasks faster, stay more organised and participate more actively during online discussions and presentations.

“Before this, I only had a laptop so having a second device gives me more flexibility and makes it easier to manage my academic work, especially when I’m outside,” mentioned Aina Farzana.

She hopes related assist will proceed in order that extra college students, particularly these with out entry to acceptable studying instruments, can profit from it.

“This contribution has eased my family’s financial burden. Buying a new device would have been costly.

“I think MBPG’s initiative is very thoughtful as it shows concern for students’ needs and supports our learning in this digital age,” Aina Farzana added.

Pasir Gudang mayor Datuk Mustaffa Kamal Shamsudin, who offered the gadgets, reminded college students to worth the chance to additional their research and to set the appropriate intention of their tutorial pursuit.

Meanwhile, UiTM Pasir Gudang assistant rector Dr Siti Khadijah Alias expressed hope that the help would encourage college students to maintain striving regardless of challenges. — By MYSARA FAUZI