23-05-2025
42 B40 Students Receive Maxis Awards For Academic Excellence Through Anugerah Gemilang eKelas
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Maxis has reaffirmed its commitment to accessible education and digital empowerment through the Anugerah Gemilang eKelas 2025, which honoured 42 students from B40 households nationwide for their academic improvement and dedication to learning via the Maxis eKelas digital platform.
According to Maxis in a statement today, a total of 25 secondary and 17 primary school students were recognised for their achievements out of 400 applications.
Each winning student received an education grant deposited into their Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (SSPN) account, RM1,500 for secondary students and RM750 for primary students, to support their future studies.
The eKelas is a digital learning platform aimed at enhancing student performance, particularly in underserved communities, by focusing on STEM subjects and offering live tutorials, group learning, digital content, and interactive features.
Maxis Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Azizul Abdul Rahman said the initiative not only highlights the transformative power of education but also reinforces the importance of equipping students with the right tools for success.
'We are proud to support this journey through Maxis eKelas and celebrate outstanding progress and resilience through Anugerah Gemilang eKelas.
'By recognising students who have shown meaningful improvement, we are reaffirming our commitment to bridging the digital divide and connecting our youth to a world of possibilities,' he said.
Among the inspiring stories shared was Chan Kit Yeong, 18, from SMK Bandar Puncak Jalil, Selangor, who achieved 7As in the SPM examinations.
He credits eKelas' practice quizzes for helping him to pave the way for his dream of studying electrical engineering.
