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children.<\/p><p>Construction is expected to be completed in 15 months.<\/p><p>Ngu estimated that there were 1,000 children with autism in the central region.<\/p><p>“Quite a number of the children who had received early intervention can now cope very well in the community,” he said.<\/p><p>Ngu also expressed his appreciation to Sibu Community Service Association chairman Datuk Tiong Thai King for giving them the greenlight to occupy the land to construct the new building.<\/p><p>Tiong also praised SAA, which was formed in 2000, for providing early intervention programmes.<\/p><p>“Over the years, you have done your best to open a window for children to communicate with the world.<\/p><p>“Here we have witnessed children making progress little by little and overcoming communication barriers.<\/p><p>“Behind these miracles, there is the power of early intervention,” he said.<\/p><p>SAA, he said, not only provided therapeutic courses, but also offered mutual assistance network for parents, organised workshops on home intervention skills and even sought government support for special families.<\/p><p>“The new building will have modern facilities such as special classrooms, treatment rooms and entertainment areas, which can greatly improve the level and quality of the association’s services and further benefit the children,” added Tiong.<\/p>"},{"cms_article_id":3798682,"np_article_id":1565453,"article_title":"Making learning accessible to 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Mertajam.<\/p><p>The project, known as the Jit Sin Union Bukit Mertajam Digital Library, is spearheaded by the Jit Sin School Union.<\/p><p>The library is set for completion by the third quarter of this year.<\/p><p>Upon completion, it will be the first digital library established by a Chinese educational institution in Penang.<\/p><p><img alt=\"Adrian Loo Shan Chia (left) and Chuah Ren Kit, both 17, meet up at the Penang Digital Library in Jalan Masjid Negeri for their revisions.\" src=\"https:\/\/apicms.thestar.com.my\/uploads\/images\/2025\/02\/26\/3185338.JPG\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/cdn.thestar.com.my\/Themes\/img\/tsol-default-image2023.png'\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 400px;\" \/><\/p><p>Jit Sin School Union chairman Datuk Ng Wah Sim, who performed the project’s groundbreaking in May 2023, highlighted the initiative’s significance towards promoting Chinese education and making learning platforms accessible to all.<\/p><p>He said the building renovation would involve a major makeover, including interior designs and integration of technological features.<\/p><p>“Our school’s alumni association has produced numerous outstanding graduates. We are committed to supporting the underprivileged in their educational pursuits.<\/p><p>“Converting the alumni building into a digital library will grant them better access to knowledge,” added Ng.<\/p><p>Beyond providing reading materials in electronic format, the digital library will also serve as a hub for training sessions and collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing educational experiences.<\/p><p>“The library will feature a modern reading space with online resources as well as workspaces designed for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.<\/p><p>“The facility will include a multipurpose hall, a conference room and dedicated sections for leisure activities, further enriching the learning environment,” he added.<\/p><p><img alt=\"Students doing their revision at the amphitheater area at Penang Digital Library in Jalan Masjid Negeri. \u2014 LIM BENG TATT\/The Star\" src=\"https:\/\/apicms.thestar.com.my\/uploads\/images\/2025\/02\/26\/3185330.JPG\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/cdn.thestar.com.my\/Themes\/img\/tsol-default-image2023.png'\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 400px;\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Educational revolution<\/strong><\/p><p>The concept of the state digital library was first proposed in November 2015, with Chief Minister of Penang Incorporated taking the helm of the project.<\/p><p>The initiative gained strong support from prominent partners like Keysight Technologies, Eastern & Oriental Bhd and Time Dotcom Bhd, all of whom played a crucial role in bringing the project to fruition.<\/p><p>The first digital library at the former building of Penang Wives of Civil Servants and Women Civil Servants Association (Puspanita) in Jalan Masjid Negeri on the island was identified in February 2016.<\/p><p>The decision marked a significant milestone for the project, with an initial investment of RM2.5mil allocated for its development.<\/p><p>Renovation work on the building began two months later, transforming the space into a cutting-edge digital library.<\/p><p>This was launched in October 2016 by the then Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.<\/p><p><img alt=\"Jit Sin School Union Bukit Mertajam digital library in Jalan Sri Bukit under construction.\" src=\"https:\/\/apicms.thestar.com.my\/uploads\/images\/2025\/02\/26\/3185333.jpg\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/cdn.thestar.com.my\/Themes\/img\/tsol-default-image2023.png'\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 402px;\" \/><\/p><p>It features an amphitheatre, community hall and multiple air-conditioned rooms to provide cosy working spaces in the digital era without physical books.<\/p><p>In January 2019, the digital library expanded its reach with the transformation of an old bungalow across the road, marking the second digital library also known as Phase II.<\/p><p>The second phase was designed with an innovative “Library in the Park” concept, blending the digital library experience with a serene and natural environment.<\/p><p>With an investment of RM10.8mil, the phase aimed to provide a unique educational space that seamlessly integrated technology with outdoor elements, offering visitors a tranquil yet modern setting for learning and collaboration.<\/p><p>In November the same year, the third Penang Digital Library opened its doors at Southbay Plaza in Batu Maung.<\/p><p>The library was equipped with public WiFi connection, laptops and tablets as well as a few smart televisions for displaying e-books and other relevant information for knowledge sharing.<\/p><p><img alt=\"The fourth digital library is at Kampung Bengali in Butterworth. \u2014 ZHAFARAN NASIB\/The Star.\" src=\"https:\/\/apicms.thestar.com.my\/uploads\/images\/2025\/02\/26\/3185331.jpg\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/cdn.thestar.com.my\/Themes\/img\/tsol-default-image2023.png'\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 391px;\" \/><\/p><p>To address the growing demand for accessible digital learning spaces on the mainland, the fourth digital library was opened in Kampung Benggali, Butterworth, in July 2020.<\/p><p>The expansion offered a modern, technology-driven learning environment to residents in the area.<\/p><p>By extending its reach to the mainland, the digital library further strengthened its mission of providing inclusive educational resources to the Penang community, regardless of geographical location.<\/p><p>Building on the success of previous phases, the fifth digital library was inaugurated in November 2021 at MakerSpace in Balik Pulau.<\/p><p>The new branch added another dimension to the digital library network, fostering creativity, innovation and hands-on learning.<\/p><p><strong>Learning and collaboration<\/strong><\/p><p>Students make up the largest group of users at the digital library, with many seeking a dedicated space for focused study and collaboration on assignments with their peers.<\/p><p>Some also used the venue for a variety of activities, such as group discussions, workshops and meet-ups.<\/p><p>The libraries’ modern, tech- enhanced environment fostered not only academic work but also a vibrant community of learners who exchanged ideas, shared knowledge and engaged in creative collaborations.<\/p><p><img alt=\"Children taking part in activities at the MakerSpace digital library in Balik Pulau. \u2014 Courtesy photo\" src=\"https:\/\/apicms.thestar.com.my\/uploads\/images\/2025\/02\/26\/3185337.jpeg\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/cdn.thestar.com.my\/Themes\/img\/tsol-default-image2023.png'\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 450px;\" \/><\/p><p>Among them was St Xavier’s Institution student Justin Yeoh, 17, who spent about half a day once a week at the Jalan Masjid Negeri digital library.<\/p><p>“I live just nearby and the space in the library offers a quiet environment that is conducive for studies.<\/p><p>“There is no unnecessary distraction here unlike at cafes or at home.<\/p><p>“Furthermore, it is free,” said Yeoh.<\/p><p>Undergraduates also went to the premises to seek out space to complete their academic assignments.<\/p><p>Alif Danial, 21, from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, returned home for holidays and took advantage of the library’s facilities to complete his coursework.<\/p><p>“It can get quite crowded indoors, especially during exam periods when many students gather to revise together.<\/p><p>“But outdoors, there is free WiFi and ample shaded space.<\/p><p>“With rising demand for such spaces among students, I think they should consider improving facilities such as adding fans or power plugs in the open spaces,”added Alif.<\/p><p>Apart from a cafe at the second library, there is also a restaurant at the first one.<\/p><p>A 55-year-old patron, who preferred to be identified only as Khoo, hoped the digital library would be equipped with more accessible features for individuals with disabilities to support their mobility needs.<\/p><p>“I often come to the restaurant here for lunch because it’s peaceful and affordable.<\/p><p>“There’s even a designated parking area for wheelchair users close to the building,” she said, adding that the access to both the library and the restaurant was obstructed as there were no ramps available.<\/p><p>“I hope those in charge will address this and make the space more inclusive,” she said.<\/p><p>The restaurant supervisor Ang Shih Theng, 21, said they received about five customers using wheelchairs each month.<\/p><p>“We have windows in the restaurant that allow us to view the parking lot.<\/p><p>“If any of these customers need assistance, our staff are always prepared to go out and help them personally,” she said.<\/p><p><img alt=\"The first Penang Digital Library in Jalan Masjid Negeri.\" src=\"\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 400px;\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Libraries’ growing impact<\/strong><\/p><p>Chief Minister of Penang Incorporated general manager Datin S. Bharathi said the state’s digital library initiative had benefitted a vast segment of people for access to knowledge and information.<\/p><p>Citing an example, she said over 500,000 people had checked-in at the first two libraries in Jalan Masjid Negeri.<\/p><p>“We continue to record high number of users to Phase I and Phase II.<\/p><p>“In 2016, a total of 5,579 users were recorded at Phase I. The number then increased to 31,309 (2017) and 49,082 (2018).<\/p><p>“With the opening of Phase II, both library buildings recorded 180,831 users in 2019 and 70,286 users in 2020.<\/p><p>“They were then followed by 8,389 (2021); 46,542 (2022) and 99,815 (2023).<\/p><p>“Up to November last year, both digital libraries have recorded 82,962 users,” she said.<\/p><p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/apicms.thestar.com.my\/uploads\/images\/2025\/02\/26\/3185336.jpeg\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/cdn.thestar.com.my\/Themes\/img\/tsol-default-image2023.png'\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 450px;\" \/><\/p><p>Bharathi said the drop in visitors in 2020 and 2021 was due to the movement control order during the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p><p>She said Chief Minister of Penang Incorporated was open to working with industry leaders interested in running science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programmes in the libraries.<\/p><p><strong>Empowering digital education<\/strong><\/p><p>Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid said the digital libraries allowed students to access educational information and curate knowledge digitally.<\/p><p>“Penang Digital Library aims to re-engineer how information is curated and consumed in today’s digitally-driven world and to bring back the ‘human’ aspect of social collaboration.<\/p><p>“It provides users, especially students, with structured access to information and knowledge via over 3,000 specially curated e-books, e-magazines and reference journals.<\/p><p>“By reducing interaction barriers, it could bring the ‘human touch’ back into collaborations,” he said.<\/p><p>Mohamad Abdul, who is also Penang Islamic development, education, higher education and national unity committee chairman, said Penang Digital Library would remain relevant and evolve to needs.<\/p><p>“The evolution of the digital library will be on STEM development.<\/p><p>“I believe the digital library evolution will create an environment that will complement the more traditional methods of teaching and learning to elevate the education experience to be on par with today’s technological landscape.<\/p><p>“The state government is promoting STEM among youths and this includes collaborations and support through the digital libraries.<\/p><p>“Students should take the opportunity to leverage various interactive informative displays with the freshest content and latest gadgets to help them turn their creative and innovative ideas into reality,” he said.<\/p><p>He added that the digital library, being a nucleus for collaborators to get connected, encouraged people especially students to drive more emphatic connections through infrastructure design, encouraging face-to-face discussions, sharing sessions and cross-discipline engagements.<\/p>"},{"cms_article_id":3798674,"np_article_id":1565466,"article_title":"PJ sees 32 flood mitigation projects completed so 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State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam.<\/p><p>“There are four projects under DID, including the first one in Kampung Cempaka where the upgrade is being carried out at Sungai Kayu Ara,” he said.<\/p><p>The first phase of this project, Izham said, had been completed at a cost of RM6.8mil while the second phase was expected for completion in 2026.<\/p><p>The second project is at Seri Selangor Golf Club, involving desilting Sungai Rumput at a cost of RM200,000.<\/p><p>It is set to be completed in the second quarter of this year<\/p><p>The third project is at PJS 3\/23 where a dual-function retention pond – to act as water storage as part of the Sungai Rasau project – is set for completion in 2031 at a cost of RM661mil.<\/p><p>The fourth is at Route 54,<\/p><p>Jalan Kuala Selangor, where the installation of flapgates in<\/p><p>Sungai Gasi has been completed at a cost of RM50,000. Further desilting work costing RM200,000 is expected to be completed in the second quarter of this year.<\/p><p>Under MBPJ, flood mitigation projects are at various stages of completion.<\/p><p>These are at Jalan PJU 1A\/4F, Section 19, Jalan SS7\/2, Taman Dato’ Harun, Taman Medan Baru, Taman Sri Manja and Taman Buana Perdana.<\/p><p>“Methods that have been employed by MBPJ include the use of on-site detention installations,” said Izham.<\/p><p>“This innovation, some of which are installed under roads, is the first I have seen being carried out by a local authority.<\/p><p>“They are also using cascading systems, installed at the right and left side of drains, to increase their capacity to hold surplus stormwater.”<\/p><p>To a supplementary question by Azmin on when the Sungai Kedondong and Sungai Pelempas projects in Kampung Melayu Subang would begin, Izham said the second phase of the Sungai Pelempas initiative was being 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Department and Economic Planning Unit.<\/p><p>“This committee oversees current regulations and standards, and works to identify areas for improvement,” Anfaal said, adding that the state has also issued reminders while enforcing the Child Care Centre Act 1984 (Act 308).<\/p><p>“To streamline the registration process, we have activated one-stop centres at state and district levels, allowing operators to easily meet the requirements set by technical agencies,” said Anfaal in reply to a question by Pang Sock Tao (PH-Kuala Kubu Baharu) during the Selangor State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam.<\/p><p>Anfaal said by the end of last year, 201 childcare centres received assistance and gained approval for registration.<\/p><p>Separately, in reply to a question by Mariam Abdul Rashid (PH-Meru) on domestic violence matters, Anfaal said 1,300 police reports were lodged last year.<\/p><p>“Out of the total, 871 involved women, 286 involved men and 143 involved children.<\/p><p>“To improve awareness, the state will launch a campaign against gender-based violence that will kick off in April and run until the end of the year.<\/p><p>“The campaign will be held in five districts with the participation of stakeholders including local authorities, police, One-Stop Crisis Centre, Health Ministry, Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) and community leaders.<\/p><p>“It will comprise awareness talks and mobile legal services,” she said, adding that an online campaign would also be intensified for wider reach.<\/p><p>Anfaal said the Selangor Gender-Based Violence Case Reference Document, which was currently in progress, was also expected to raise awareness on the issue.<\/p><p>Since 2022, she said the state, through the Wanita Berdaya Selangor organisation, has been holding a 16-day campaign against gender-based violence, which is observed internationally from Nov 25 to Dec 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industrial areas identified as having illegal extensions must submit building plans to be checked for compliance.<\/p><p>Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) Corporate Communications Department director Norfiza Mahfiz said the J-Force Team under the Enforcement Department checked 533 industrial premises in and around Sungai Kapar Indah industrial area.<\/p><p>J-Force Team, also known as Pasukan Khas Tindakan Gunasama Penguatkuasaan, comprises 50 personnel,<\/p><p>Formed in March 2022, it is empowered to enforce city council guidelines and by-laws.<\/p><p>Norfiza said the team took note of several permanent and temporary extensions done, adding that the operation which began on Feb 3 was ongoing.<\/p><p>As of Feb 14, 527 compounds and 59 notices for various offences have been issued under Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133) and the council’s by-laws.<\/p><p>The offences include illegal extensions, absence of licence to build storage area, illegal advertising boards, public 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campus.<\/p><p>Aznan added that the initiative under the 42 Malaysia network also supported Johor Talent Development Council’s (JTDC) efforts to create more job opportunities in the digital economy and ensure local talent was well-prepared for the evolving job market.<\/p><p>“42 Malaysia’s way of gamifying its curriculum makes learning exciting, challenging and motivating for the younger generation.<\/p><p>“The learning approach also helps build and hone critical thinking, problem solving and other soft skills,” he added.<\/p><p>The Star had previously reported that Johor hosted around 20 operational data centres, with an additional 40 in the pipeline.<\/p><p>They are located in Sedenak, Iskandar Puteri and Pasir Gudang.<\/p><p>42 Malaysia chief operating officer Jeff Sandhu said 42 Iskandar Puteri, with the support of the Johor government, was launching a five-day core python and AI prompt engineering programme slated for March.<\/p><p>The move, he said, was to introduce coding and artificial intelligence to more Johor residents.<\/p><p>Unlike traditional workshops, he said, the programme adopted 42’s learning methodology, which removes barriers through a peer-to-peer, project-based approach where students gain hands-on experience in solving real-world challenges.<\/p><p>“All these, at zero cost to students,” Sandhu said, and encouraged those aged 17 and above to seize the opportunity and enrol for the free programme.<\/p><p>“There is nothing to lose, but everything to gain.<\/p><p>“Challenge yourself to level up and you will be surprised where this new skill could take you,” he said, adding that the programme was suitable for school leavers waiting for their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results.<\/p><p>He added that 42 Malaysia was a nation-building initiative under Sunway Education Group and Khazanah Nasional Bhd that aimed to develop 10,000 skilled tech talents by 2033.<\/p><p>The network currently had three campuses nationwide, with the other two in Kuala 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