The ‘Sekretariat Sekolah@MMU,’ in partnership with the MMU Student Lifestyle & Experience (STyLE), organised the ‘Sekolah@MMU’ Digital Volunteer Programme Sabah Edition at SMK Kuhara, Tawau. This initiative, which has been running since 2003, aimed to boost digital literacy and empower students. A total of 120 participants from SMK Kuhara engaged in activities like HTML coding, video editing, entrepreneurship modules, and group exploration from 13 until 15 October 2023.
The ‘Sekolah@MMU’ Digital Volunteers, made up of 35 MMU students, played a significant role in spreading digital initiatives and government policies. The programme also saw the establishment of a ‘Sekolah@MMU Studio,’ a ‘Green Screen’ facility for student use, developed in collaboration with the Yayasan Universiti Multimedia (YUM) and Telekom Malaysia (TM) Sabah. The event was inaugurated by Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady bin Bandy, a Member of Parliament, highlighting the importance of digital advancement for all in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The event was also attended by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, President of MMU.
The ‘Sekolah@MMU’ Digital Volunteer Programme has had a lasting impact on the community in Sabah. The programme’s director, Ms. Nur Batrisyia Binti Mohd Nizan, noted that it not only enhanced the digital skills of students but also developed vital soft skills such as communication and problem-solving for the volunteers. As they plan for the future, the organisers aim to continue their commitment to promoting digital literacy and education for the benefit of the local community, ensuring that nobody gets left behind in the fast-paced digital age.
