As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, e-learning has become a necessary feature in all educational establishments such as schools, colleges and universities. Teachers and students are required to adapt with the online learning method to ensure it is carried out as usual even though they have difficulties in various ways. Some of them face depressions and anxiety. This paper reviews the psychological impact on students ’ online learning during Covid-19 in Malaysia. Past studies determined students are affected psychologically and show symptoms of depression and anxiety. Nevertheless, many studies presented opposite results. This review suggests the government sector to take initiative in helping students with low access to the internet and gadgets which are the main requirement to be able to participate in online classes , and concurrently increase the engagement of students in virtual learning especially during this critical pandemic.
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