SELC 2025 announces sponsors, contributions for rural communities
HONOR Technology (M) Sdn Bhd is the official technology partner of the Layar Education Development Committee (LEDC), while Pelangi Publishing is a longstanding leader in educational publishing.
LEDC is jointly organising the conference with Place Borneo Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Jolly Learning and STEM Learning UK.
As part of its contribution in-kind, HONOR Technology is donating 25 units of the Honor Pad 9 Wi-Fi tablets, which will be distributed to students in the Layar district.
This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by enhancing access to technology and fostering more inclusive, tech-enabled learning environments for rural learners.
In addition to its financial backing, Pelangi Publishing has proposed a community-focused initiative, offering free science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) training sessions for teachers in the Layar district.
These sessions, developed in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, are based on their co-published STEM book series and aim to boost teaching capacity in STEM education.
The SELC 2025 organising committee extends its appreciation to both HONOR Technology and Pelangi Publishing for their contributions.
Their support will not only enhance the quality and reach of the conference but also contribute meaningfully to education development in underserved communities.
Registration is now open for SELC 2025, with standard rates set at RM890.92 for Malaysian delegates and USD300 for international participants.
It will take place from Sept 17 to 19 at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre.
For more information or sponsorship enquiries, please visit www.selconference.com or contact the secretariat at +6082 555 189 or [email protected].
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