Age no barrier to IT literacy
Published on: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Kuala Penyu: The 1Malaysia Internet Centre (PI1M) in Kampung Tinambak has not only benefited local youths but senior citizens as well. Sixty-five-year-old Ketua Kampong Saidon Ambi said age is not a factor for him not to attend the computer class provided for free at the centre (pic)."Even though it's considered quite late, I'm still able to have access to information I require. It offers me the convenience as village head at Kg Linsuk."
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"The facilities provided by the Government have given a huge impact to the community here," he said, when met during the launching of PI1M by Beaufort Member of Parliament Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun, Sunday. Another villager, Nurmala Hussin, 28, also said the facility assisted her in promoting her catering business online. She was able to expand her business by introducing new services. "I am able to attract new customers and improve my family's income," she said.
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Meanwhile, Azizah who is also Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development urged the people to make full use of the facility provided by the Government.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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"I believe this can help to attract more visitors to Kuala Penyu," she said, adding that the famous Kg Tinambak's soup spices can also be promoted to improve the people's economy.
