Hifzhan Hafiy Mohd Shaffik, 22, who is from Sarawak, said the proposal for a hybrid and flexible learning system would greatly benefit students like him, allowing him to save money, especially on logistics.
“When we stay on campus during semester breaks, we still have to pay accommodation fees to the residential colleges but if we want to return to our hometowns, we need to fork out more cash for flight tickets,” said Hifzhan, who is currently studying at Universiti Malaya. Nur Amni Nabihah Mohd Anuar, 22, from Kelantan, agreed, saying that students must be more proactive during online classes so that they could sharpen their skills.
For Sabahan Scholastica Phillip, 23, the proposal is a double-edged sword for those whose hometowns are located in areas with poor Internet connectivity. She urged the government to run a survey among prospective university students before implementing the proposal, adding that it was important for their opinions to be considered.