Pahang Leverages Digital App To Boost Student Development Rooted In Customs

KUANTAN, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Pahang has become the first state in the country to implement the comprehensive use of the StudentQR application to strengthen students’ character development rooted in customs, identity and the state’s sense of self.

Pahang Education Department director Ahmad Zamri Md Isa said the implementation of the Pahang Students’ Customs and Identity Programme through the application has received official approval and is seen as aligned with the Malaysia Education Blueprint (RPM) 2026-2035.

“The use of the application will be implemented in all schools in Pahang in stages and will be studied carefully so that the additional tasks do not burden teachers.

“What is offered by this application is parental involvement with communication integrated with teachers. The input may be similar or different, but we will focus on what we want to achieve,” he said at a press conference after the launch of the application here today.

The event was officiated by Jaxer Digital Sdn Bhd executive chairman Tengku Puteri Seri Lela Wangsa Tengku Tan Sri Meriam Sultan Ahmad Shah.

Ahmad Zamri said the use of the application is also not seen as complicating matters for all parties as it only requires a smartphone, but it must be managed properly to avoid any issues.

“The main focus of this programme is character building among students, while technology is merely a tool to support education goals rooted in noble values.

“Through this system, students’ good practices at home and at school can be recorded and recognised. Schools will also be able to obtain comprehensive data to track students’ character development more accurately and in a more focused manner,” he said.

He said the comprehensive implementation of the programme is expected to position Pahang as a pioneer and example for other states in efforts to strengthen education based on character, values and students’ identity.

Meanwhile, StudentQR founder and chief executive officer Syed Huzaifah Syed Omar said the company is optimistic that the application developed will achieve its objectives.

“We want parents to be involved in building good character and values for their children before their further development in school. To realise this, we developed the application using affordable yet practical technology, namely QR codes,” he said.

Syed Huzaifah said the system is also considered safe to use as it has a good level of security and can only be accessed by parents and teachers.

-- BERNAMA