KUALA LUMPUR – Telecommunication service customers, especially students, teachers and parents are advised to fully use the free daily 1GB data or monthly 30GB data for home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) .
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in a statement today said the free internet data provided since April last year, in addition to the existing data subscription package, could be used to access online video conferencing platforms.
“This free internet offer, which has been extended to April 30, is also helpful for sharing teaching materials with students via email throughout the day without time restrictions,” it said, adding that the privilege is not for social media browsing, video streaming, gaming and music streaming.
“MCMC welcomes the assistance and support of service providers, namely Celcom, Digi, Maxis, U Mobile and Telekom Malaysia (TM) in helping make PdPR a success,” the statement said.
In addition, the telecommunications industry has provided a special data package for students sitting the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia, as well as those studying in higher learning institutions, made available from January 6 until the end of April.
Elaborating, MCMC said Celcom, Digi, Maxis, U Mobile and TM are offering a 15GB data prepaid pass for as low as RM20 per month, and package subscribers can enjoy free additional 1GB data just like other package subscribers.
Meanwhile, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd has extended its Learn From Home initiative until April 30 – a package also made available to higher learning institution students.
“This special package includes a free SIM card with 40GB of data and a free smartphone for students from B40 families,” the statement said. – Bernama, February 2, 2021
