KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from Enuma chief executive officer Sooinn Lee at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here on Tuesday (Oct 3).
Lee said the purpose of the visit was to share with the Premier the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI)-based digital devices developed by the company.
The devices are designed to enhance students’ interest in learning English and in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
“We are planning to expand the use of the system to the preschool level, aiming to prepare young learners in these fields from an early age.
“We also have plans to implement this programme in 10 to 15 schools with the support of Yayasan Khazanah,” she told the media.
Lee added that the education sector is currently undergoing rapid transformations in line with the advancements in technology.
Enuma is a globally recognised edtech company in the field of foundational education.
It was founded in Berkeley, California, in 2012 with the goal of creating the best digital products to help kids with learning differences learn on their own.
The company offers Todo Math, Todo English, and Todo Korean, a series of popular basic learning apps that have been downloaded more than 13 million times worldwide; Todo One, a tablet-based learning programme; and Enuma School, a programme that provides high-quality digital basic education to schools and educational communities around the world.
