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IT all began in 2016 with the aim to empower children with confidence in using the computer.


But the free computer lessons conducted by a Catholic church in Balik Pulau, Penang, were generated so much by working adults and retirees, some in their 70s, were keen to join the classes.

More than 50 people have since 'graduated' from the non-profit St. Paul's Community Computer Center headed by Universiti Sains Malaysia lecturer Dr. Adrian Lee.

"At first, we are targeted only for secondary school children living in this area, regardless of age, race and creed.

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"We took them in and even conducted the classes in such subjects as Hakka and Hokkien just to make sure they were able to understand us.

"We even changed the computer setting to the Chinese language," he said when met at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus.

The free computer classes, held for the third year, are the brainchild of the parish priest Rev Father Anthony Liew.

He came up with the idea after an encounter with Three Forms three whom the church students roped in to key in data from a survey into the computer.

The students were told to key in the data using Microsoft Excel but they did not know how to use the software.

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That was when Rev Liew decided to set up the center to cater to those from less privileged families.

But there was a stumbling block. The center did not have enough computers for the lessons to begin.

After their story was highlighted by The Star, Data Links Solutions were handed over 18 computers.

Another company provided by the church with tables and chairs besides cash and kind from parishioners and the public donations.

Lee, who is assisted by five volunteers, said they drew up a three-month schedule for the 12 syllabus lesson featuring basic computing skills, Microsoft Office (Words, Excel and Power Point) and Internet surfing. There are 25 participants now.

He said that the computer was on and off.

"Some don't know how to use a mouse or a search engine to look for information.

"The class is relatively small and allows you to get personal attention from our volunteers.

"We are here to help and guide them," he said.

Lee said he planned to teach the participants more skills to keep up with the times, like Photoshop, basic video production and editing.

Housewife Loh Mooi Kooi, in her 50s, said she came to learn about online banking.

"The teachers here are very helpful and I learned a lot on Internet surfing.

"These days, it is important to know at least the basic computing skills," she said.

Another participant Pan Kee Tat, 66, said he just wanted to keep up with the trends by learning a thing or two about information technology.

"By Microsoft Excel learning, my reports can be more presentable and neat," Chinese associations in Balik Pulau, who used to write their reports the traditional way.


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