Digital literacy lessons, certifications for ex-offenders

SINGAPORE – When Mr Hameed Maricar was released from prison in 2020, he set out to share his craft as a batik artist, holding workshops and exhibiting his work.

But the 53-year-old, who creates contemporary art, was held back by his rudimentary digital skills.

Although he had participated in digital literacy courses for inmates while in prison for drug-related offences, his skills were rusty, as he did not have the opportunity to use a computer to reinforce what he had learnt.

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