Minister of Communications and Multiedia, TS Annuar Musa now says the introduction and distribution of free tablets under the Student Devices initiative to university students from B40 families has been delayed slightly compared to earlier.
Initially, the distribution of this free tablet was targeted around mid -June 2022. However, due to the latest delay, it is now targeted around mid -July 2022.
The delay was said to be due to the initial tender being canceled by the finance ministry. New tenders are said to have been issued, and a number of firms were short-listed. The final decision is expected to be made by the finance ministry.
Under the #PerantiSiswa program, around 400,000 students are expected to receive tablets to use for learning purposes, which must be returned after graduation.
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