{
  "id": 7080632,
  "title": "PKNPk sharpens pupils' digital skills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/pknpk-sharpens-pupils-digital-skills",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T08:26:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/esg/2026/09/1531888/pknpk-sharpens-pupils-digital-skills"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Perak State Development Corp (PKNPk) is enhancing digital literacy and modern media skills among primary school students through its StratCom Jr. Programme. This initiative, in partnership with Sekolah Kebangsaan St. Michael (SKSMI) in Ipoh, aims to equip both students and teachers with essential digital communication, critical thinking, and media production capabilities. PKNPk CEO Datuk Redza Rafiq Abdul Razak emphasized that early exposure to media and communication skills is crucial in establishing a robust media literacy foundation and promoting critical thinking.\n\nThe program, initiated in 2024, focuses on imparting basic skills that form a strong groundwork for future demands. According to Datuk Razak, the aim is to develop students' ability to use technology wisely, think critically, and communicate responsibly. The collaboration unfolds gradually, supported by professional guidance and advisory services to help students master digital communications and create structured, creative, and effective content.\n\nIn support of the program, PKNPk provided an iPhone 15 along with essential media accessories to SKSMI. This contribution aims to bolster the school's media team, enabling them to produce high-quality digital content and document school activities effectively. For PKNPk, state development transcends merely industry development, investment attraction, or economic growth; it also encompasses nurturing talent and fostering people-centric initiatives.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Perak State Development Corp (PKNPk) continues to strengthen digital literacy and modern media skills among primary school students through its StratCom Jr. Programme.",
  "key_points": [
    "PKNPk enhances digital literacy via StratCom Jr. Programme",
    "SKSMI in Ipoh partners with PKNPk for student and teacher training",
    "iPhone 15 and media accessories provided for program support"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This development signals PKNPk's expanded role in state development to include nurturing local talent through targeted initiatives like the StratCom Jr. Programme, enhancing digital literacy among young students.",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}