Malaysia's first Braille dental book enters Malaysia Book of Records


Universiti Malaya's Faculty of Dentistry lecturers (from left) Assoc Prof Dr Norasmatul Akma Ahmad, Dr Zahra Naimie and Dr Selva Malar Munusamy have gained entry into Malaysia Book of Records for publishing 'Colour Your World With Smile' (Book 1), the country's first Braille dental book. Photo: Nor Nazrin Nordin

'Colour Your World With Smile (Book 1)', has gained entry into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) as the first Braille dental book for the visually impaired community.

The book – co-authored by Universiti Malaya's Faculty of Dentistry lecturers Dr Zahra Naimie, Assoc Prof Dr Norasmatul Akma Ahmad and Dr Selva Malar Munusamy – was published last year. The bilingual book (in English and Bahasa Malaysia) caters to primary school students. It was published in partnership with the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB).

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