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Kupang approves laptops for schools
Tue, 10/28/2008 10:23 AM | The Archipelago
KUPANG, E. Nusa Tenggara: The Kupang regency legislative council Monday approved a budget of Rp 4.2 billion (US$381,818) to provide 364 laptops to schools in remote areas.
"Many students from remote areas, which are far from access to information and technology, never see computers," Melitus Ataupah, a member of the council's budget committee, said.
"We hope that by providing laptops, students can learn about technology earlier."
Melitus said the council would oversee the laptop procurement so specification and price were in accordance with the defined standard.
The administration will prioritize schools already with electricity, he said, adding the he was sure all remote area schools would receive laptops by the end of the year.
"I have seen computers and laptops on TV and in the newspaper. But I have never seen one in real life," Damaris Muni, an East Amfong state junior high school student, said.
"I hope my school will get one so that my friends and I can learn how to use it." -- JP
