Its president Prof Dr Ahmad Zaki Abu Bakar said it would bring more advantages to schools since information and communications technology (ICT) was part and parcel of teaching and learning in this information era.
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This means that by 2015, Malaysians will be able to carry out 90% of their transactions with government departments and agencies via the myGovernment.
Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Dr Ali Hamsa recently set the target stating that the Government is creating an environment in which extensive application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is expected to encourage communities to interact in real time.
Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof said the Government had provided infrastructure such as school networks, computer labs and software to support the move of introducing creativity and innovation in the curriculum.
He said ICT was no longer a choice but a necessity, especially for students who could utilise the Internet to carry out research and produce reports.
Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Richard Riot Jaem, who gave this advice, said it was also important for teachers to keep abreast with global happenings or else they might be left behind by their students.
Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Culture Datuk Joseph Salang said the school now has become a centre for information and communication technology (ICT) knowledge and applications not only for the district but also for other surrounding areas.
“It started with the basic ICT training which was provided for students and teachers and subsequently extended to the community members.
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