Outcome and impact assessment study development of community internet centre in Kampung Batu Embun Jerantut, Pahang
List of Authors
  • Muhamad Ali Romizan

Keyword
  • Assessment of The Outcome and Impact Development of Community Internet Centre

Abstract
  • The outcome and impact assessment study for developing a community internet centre was conducted in Kampung Batu Embun Jerantut, Pahang. Researchers set out to figure out how local communion in internet networks relates to other parameters. This study aims to achieve the objectives listed by researchers on assessing outcomes and impacts of developing a community internet centre in Kampung Batu Embun Jerantut, Pahang. To conduct this study, a total of 30 participants were chosen. A quantitative analysis was carried out using a questionnaire that has become a standard study instrument for researchers' studies. The findings showed that the association between the factors led to internet centre services in the local community. Nevertheless, the proposal for improvement in the use of internet access is to strengthen the use of ICT among rural communities, including the addition of Wifi hotspot locations in rural schools, public halls, health clinics, hospitals and essential locations suitable to enable the community to access the Internet regardless of age. Finally, is anticipated that this study will have a positive impact. On the local community as well as improve a more efficient lifestyle.

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