Free tuition in Nibong Tebal

STUDENTS in all 55 primary and secondary schools in Nibong Tebal, Penang, can now benefit from a newly launched free online tuition programme.

The education programme, which can be accessed via CikguFadhlinatuisyen.com, caters to approximately 50,000 primary (Year One to Year Six) and secondary (Form One to Form Five) school students.

Notably, it serves around 21,000 students in the B40 category, as reported by Nibong Tebal MP Fadhlina Sidek’s service centre.

The comprehensive scope of the programme embraces all mandatory and elective subjects such as Bahasa Melayu, English, Science and Mathematics.

Fadhlina, who is also Education Minister, launched the programme at SMK Tasek in Simpang Ampat and encouraged parents to collaborate and ensure that their children make the most of the etuition programme.

She emphasised the programme’s potential to significantly benefit the students, and reassured the residents of Nibong Tebal of her continued dedication to their welfare.

MyET Education founder and chief executive officer Sunny Yee, who will spearhead the programme, explained to the parents and students the feature of the on-demand video lessons.

He said this would allow students to learn at their own pace and convenience, granting them greater flexibility during exam revision.

Yee, who has 40 years of teaching experience in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Additional Mathematics and Physics, and is a former columnist in The Star, has brought a wealth of expertise to the programme.

SMK Tasek’s student affairs senior assistant P. Batmavathi said tuition fees in Nibong Tebal ranged on average from RM50 to RM80 per subject.

“Considering that students usually take around three subjects, the tuition expenses could amount to approximately RM200 a month.

“Families with three children could benefit significantly from using this programme, potentially saving up to RM7,200 per year.

“Redirecting this substantial amount of money could have a positive impact on the children’s well-being by allowing for improvements in the quality of their food and overall lifestyle,” she said.