They do so even when there is a heavy downpour, with only an umbrella to shelter them from the rain.

They have to do this so they can attend classes online, due to the lack of internet access at their village in Kampung Sawai.

Danniella is a Form Five student at SMK Batang Igan, while her two cousins, Nick Nazuel Juria, 16 and Sherly Erina, 19, are students at MRSM Betong and Mukah Polytechnic respectively.

The trio have to go the extra mile to attend classes online since the first movement control order was implemented last year.

Their “daily routine” came to light after videos of the three students attending their classes went viral on social media, Utusan Borneo reported.

The news portal spoke to Danniella’s brother, Carry Alwind Sahren, 19.

Carry said the trio would take a five to 10 minute boat ride to reach a nearby spot along the riverbank where internet coverage is available.

“They use umbrellas to shelter from the weather. Sometimes they have to study in wet clothes when it rains heavily,” the portal quoted him as saying.

He said Danniella, Nick and Sherly previously stayed at a hostel but were forced to return home due to the MCO.

Carry went on to say that the internet coverage at the riverbank was weak and made it difficult for them to follow lessons. It was also very uncomfortable.

If they wanted better internet access, the trio would have to travel to Matu, located 90 minutes away from their village.

Despite this, Carry said the trio’s enthusiasm and perseverance filled him with pride, although he often worried about their safety.

“The river is infested with crocodiles and this is what worries me the most every time they go to the riverbank.

“Besides that, when the outboard engine breaks down, it will cause them to miss their classes,” he said.