Bridging the Digital Gap

Seniors pick up useful tips from digital workshopA 90-YEAR-old was the oldest participant at a digital workshop held by Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran.

Empowering our seniors with techonology!

I noticed that many senior citizens in Bukit Gasing were feeling left out during the pandemic. They were missing out on social calls and online interactions with their families. I wanted to do something to help them stay connected, so I launched a series of smartphone classes.

The classes are held every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm at MBPJ Balairaya Seksyen 17/1a. They are free and open to all senior citizens in Bukit Gasing.

The classes cover a variety of topics, including:

How to use a smartphone.
How to make and receive calls.
How to send and receive text messages,location,photos and videos.
How to use social media, check on friends and family members.
How to access online services such as banking, parking and other government services.

I am also subsidizing smartphones for those who cannot afford it. Brand new Nokia and Samsung smartphones are available for RM100.

I am so grateful for the positive response to the smartphone classes. It has been wonderful to see senior citizens learning new skills and staying connected with their loved ones.

If you are a senior citizen in Bukit Gasing and would like to participate in the classes, please walk-in!

I hope to see you there!

I believe that everyone should have access to technology, regardless of their age or income. These smartphone classes are a small step towards bridging the digital gap in Bukit Gasing. I am committed to doing more to help our community stay connected and informed.

In the media for this initiative:

Seniors pick up useful tips from digital workshopA 90-YEAR-old was the oldest participant at a digital workshop held by Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran.

Bukit Gasing rep offers needy constituents smartphones at RM100 | The Malaysian InsightClasses are also available for people to learn how to use the device.

Smartphone subsidy open to B40 folk in Bukit GasingRESIDENTS in the B40 group in the Bukit Gasing constituency in Petaling Jaya are invited to apply for a smartphone subsidy offered by the Bukit Gasing assemblyman’s office.

Bukit Gasing rep promises subsidised smartphones at RM100 for residents - Focus MalaysiaBUKIT Gasing state assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran has launched an initiative where Bukit Gasing residents who are unable to afford a smartphone can now purchase it at a subsidised price of RM100 each. The phones, which are brand new units from brands such as Samsung and Xiaomi, are basic models that support functions such as WhatsApp