{
  "id": 11930068,
  "title": "Sabah gives more than 500 adults second chance to learn reading, writing, counting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sabah-gives-more-than-500-adults-second-chance-to-learn-reading",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/04/sabah-gives-more-than-500-adults-second-chance-to-learn-reading-writing-counting/237637"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "More than 500 adults in Sabah are receiving a second chance to learn basic reading, writing, and counting skills through the Functional Literacy Education Programme (PLF) organized by the Community Development Department (KEMAS). The program targets individuals aged between 15 and 65 who have not yet mastered these essential skills, with those outside the age range also encouraged to participate based on their needs. The program identifies participants through community leaders and KEMAS teachers, who provide information on those still in need of literacy education. Upon completion, participants take a post-test to measure their progress, with over 70 percent achieving an excellent level. Graduation ceremonies are held to recognize participants and encourage them to continue learning, with certificates awarded to those who complete the program. In addition to literacy, KEMAS instructors also teach participants livelihood and entrepreneurship skills, introducing them to digital skills to help them keep pace with technological advancements and reduce the digital divide.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}