PKRS Digital Education Programme
Bits & Bytes — STEM Catalysts
Building the next generation of Sarawakian innovators — one line of code at a time.
Be the Catalyst. Shape Your Future Today with AI and Code.
Bits & Bytes is PKRS’ flagship digital literacy programme for primary and secondary students across Sarawak. Designed to give every young learner the tools to become an active creator of technology — not just a consumer — this work delivers structured, hands-on computer science education aligned with internationally recognised standards.
The Raspberry Pi 2025 Deployment, led by the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Sarawak and Sarawak Skills, introduced hands-on STEM education to 6,000 students across 160+ rural schools in 18 districts.
PKRS was invited as a lead partner delivering coding and AI competitions across all 18 districts. As a Code.org International Partner, we ensured all competitions were aligned with the International CSTA Standards, with every participating student receiving a certificate of achievement.
To support the long-term success of this initiative, the partnership came full circle through Swinburne University Sarawak. Prior to the statewide rollout, Swinburne invited PKRS to deliver Code.org platform training as part of their Raspberry Pi educator sessions. This collaboration provided teachers with a roadmap for success centered on fun, engaging, and accessible lessons that are fully functional on mobile devices. While the platform’s built-in pass/fail metrics ensure a consistent standard of quality, the focus remains on building the local capacity for students and teachers to sustain high-quality digital learning well beyond 2025.
Bits & Bytes — STEM Catalysts 2025 Deployment: 18 districts across Sarawak, April–July 2025
What Students Learn
💻 Hour of Code
Foundational coding concepts through structured, self-paced learning activities.
🤖 AI Literacy
Understanding artificial intelligence — how it works, its applications, and responsible use.
🧩 Computational Thinking
Problem decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithmic thinking applied to real challenges.
🤝 Collaboration & Leadership
Team-based projects that develop communication, creative confidence, and leadership.
Impact
18
Locations Reached
Apr–Jul
2025 Statewide Deployment
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Verified Certificates
CSTA
Standards Aligned
Certified Learning. Global Standards.
Every student who completes the Bits & Bytes programme receives a verified certificate of completion — a recognised credential that acknowledges their achievement in foundational computer science education.
This work is aligned with the International CSTA Standards. This alignment ensures that Sarawakian students receive the same quality of CS education as students in leading education systems worldwide.
PKRS is proud to be a Code.org International Partner — joining a global network serving over 107 million students across 180+ countries. Through Code.org’s self-paced curriculum, students access world-class structured learning resources while PKRS provides local facilitation, mentorship, and community support.
Built on Strong Partnerships
This work is delivered through strategic collaboration with:
- Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) — State government alignment ensuring programmes complement national education priorities
- Sarawak Skills — Co-delivery partner for the 2025 Statewide Deployment, enabling reach into communities across all regions of Sarawak
- Code.org — International curriculum partner providing globally recognised, research-backed computer science learning resources
- Local Schools and Communities — Grassroots partnerships ensuring culturally relevant, contextually appropriate delivery in every location
“Coding and computational thinking are now as essential for students as reading and writing.”
YB Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn
State Minister, Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Sarawak
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