lpoh pupils trained in digital literacy and content production - Star Media Report - 2026-10-15

Oct 15, 2026

A digital literacy programme in Ipoh, Perak trained pupils to build communication and media skills through content creation, research, and interactive presentation. The StratCom Jr Programme, organised by SK St Michael and the Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk), promoted responsible use of information technology and critical thinking. PKNPk supported the school’s GreenStudio and provided an iPhone 15 with media accessories to help produce higher-quality digital content and document school activities.

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A DIGITAL literacy programme was held at an Ipoh school in Perak

# SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKANBPPDP,Kementerian PendidikanAras SB-4,Blok E8,Kompleks E,Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan62604 Putrajaya.Tel:03-88846425Faks:03-88846284 TARIKH:15 OKTOBER 2026(KHAMIS) THE STAR N.STRAITS TIMES UTUSAN M'SIA BERITA HARIAN PERAK lpoh pupils trained in digitalliteracy and content production information or entertainment. in 2024. By IVAN LOH During the event,Redza Rafiqlaunched the school's GreenStudio that enabled pupils to cre-ate and edit content,conductresearch and present informa-tion in an interactive and engag-ing environment. ivanloh@thestar.com.my 15CSTARMG 56·026 A DIGITAL literacy programmewas held at an Ipoh school inPerak to enhance pupils'commu-nication and media skills. The StratCom Jr Programme,jointly organised by SK StMichael and Perak State Develop-ment Corporation(PKNPk),aimed to strengthen responsibleuse of information technology. PKNPk also contributed aniPhone 15 together with a set ofmedia accessories to support theschool’s media team in producinghigher-quality digital content anddocumenting various schoolactivities. PKNPk chief executive DatukRedza Rafiq Abdul Razak said theprogramme provided pupils withexposure to digital literacy,criti-cal thinking as well as moderncommunication and media skills. Redza Rafiq said PKNPk's role was not only about building industries,but also attracting investments and creating eco- "Today's generation is growingup in a world shaped by techno-logy and social media. nomic opportunities. "Our role also extends to sup-porting talent development andpeople-centric initiatives in linewith the Perak Sejahtera 2030aspiration.” "We want the new generationto see technology as more thanjust a medium for accessing Redza Rafiq(right)presenting SK St Michael senior assistant AfzairudyMustafa Afandi the iPhone 15 during the StratCom Jr Programme at theschool in Ipoh. "They also need to understandinformation,assess what theyreceive and utilise technologywisely and responsibly.” He said exposure to media andcommunication skills shouldbegin at an early stage to build astrong foundation in media liter-acy,which would help developcritical thinking and strengthenyoung Malaysians'ability to com-municate responsibly. Redza Rafiq said the pro-gramme also focused onstrengthening teachers'andschool clubs'skills in preparing,managing and producing con-tent. "This will help develop pupils'communication skills to receive,assess,filter and communicateinformation across variousdigital platforms,"he said,addingthat the collaboration started

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What was the purpose of the digital literacy programme in Ipoh, Perak?

It aimed to enhance pupils’ communication and media skills while improving their ability to create and present content responsibly.

Which programmes and partners were involved in StratCom Jr?

StratCom Jr was jointly organised by SK St Michael and the Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk).

What resources did PKNPk provide to support digital content production?

PKNPk launched the school’s GreenStudio and contributed an iPhone 15 with media accessories for producing higher-quality digital content and documenting activities.

Oct 15, 2026

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