Malaysian internet centre a hit with kids

By TN Alagesh

On the outskirts of the capital of the Malaysian state of Pahang there is an Internet cafe that has never been short of patrons.

Judging by the bicycles parked outside the premises at Kampung Kempadang here, it was easy to see who the loyal customers were: children who come to the Internet centre after school and on weekends.

Inside, the children, mostly primary school pupils, were occupied with surfing the Internet and social media, as well as listening to music on their headphones.

There is never a dull moment at Pusat Internet 1Malaysia (PI1M), or 1Malaysia Internet Centre, since its establishment three years ago.

Year Four pupil Mohd Aiman Fikri, a regular visitor, said his daily routine had changed since PI1M began its operations as he dropped by three and four times a week.