EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of EdgePoint Infrastructure, an ASEAN-based independent telecoms infrastructure company, has officially inaugurated its first digital classroom in Malaysia at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Dua in Karak, Pahang. This is the first of two digital classroom projects launched under the regional corporate social responsibility Connectivity for Communities (CFC) programme. CFC aims to connect schools in underserved areas, providing them and their surrounding areas with access to the Internet.
This digital classroom, developed in collaboration with its partners, including Impact Malaysia, will provide a specialized learning environment for over 100 students aged 5 to 12. It will be completely equipped with a seamless and unlimited internet connection, educational materials, interactive learning platforms, and multimedia content relevant to students’ academic disciplines and interests. The programme will additionally include capacity-building activities for school staff to ensure that the projects are managed effectively and sustainably.
Speaking about the development, Yang Berusaha Tuan Zainal Bin Abas, Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia, said:
In addition to formal education, access to the vast resources available online will not only enhance children’s learning beyond a physical classroom but also provide them with the right tools and technologies to further develop themselves as individuals. Our national commitment to digital inclusion means we collaborate with technology and knowledge partners to provide affordable and equitable access for all, and EdgePoint’s CFC programme supports the government’s efforts to develop digital-savvy Malaysians who can contribute to society and, in the long run, effectively, participate in the digital economy. We welcome public-private partnerships, which are crucial in realizing our national ambitions.
Yang Berusaha Tuan Zainal Bin Abas, Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia (School Operations Sector), a representative for the Minister of Education; Yang Berusaha Encik Amzan bin Abd Malek, State Education Director of Pahang; Yang Mulia Tunku Dato’ Mahmood Fawzy bin Tunku Muhyiddin, Chairman of EdgePoint Malaysia Holdings and Encik Hanad Yusuf, Chief Sales and Commercial Officer, EdgePoint Towers; Tuan Mohd Razi bin Jaafar, Chief Financial Officer, Yayasan Didik Negara; Tuan Ahmad Jafri Bin Dolah, Headmaster of SK Sungai Dua; Encik Shahrizal Husin, Head of Development for Pahang State, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC); Puan Nurul Azwa binti Mohamad Rodzi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Impact Integrated, and senior management of MOE, all were present at the launch of the digital classroom.
Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Executive Officer of EdgePoint Towers, added:
Connectivity today is as essential as the daily utilities. As infrastructure providers, we want to do our part to ensure equitable access to connectivity for all students in Malaysia. By providing them with the right tools, technologies and digital resources, we aim to empower these students and teachers, giving them platforms for more extensive, brighter futures. Access to connectivity from the infrastructure deployed here will also extend to the surrounding orang asli communities, giving them access to online health care, banking, government services, and retail and gig opportunities. We hope this opens doors for alternative income options, allowing them to elevate their quality of life. This aligns with our commitment to connecting the unconnected and ensuring a digitally inclusive Malaysia.
This is the fifth digital classroom EdgePoint is launching under the CFC programme. By the end of 2024, it aims to launch a total of 10 schools.
Headquartered in Singapore with operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, EdgePoint Infrastructure is committed to digital inclusion. It aims to be an industry leader through scale and innovation, driving operational efficiencies by adopting analytics and digital technologies. Through EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk, and EdgePoints Towers Inc., the company is focused on providing sharable and leading-edge telecom structures, small cells, and in-building systems. The firm’s commitment to digital inclusion is further demonstrated by its partnership with DigitalBridge, a leading global owner/operator of digital infrastructure assets and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
