Need for more local publications

Preserving indigenous knowledge through publications of folklore should be encouraged. — filepic

KUCHING: Sarawakians are encouraged to write and publish more books to promote knowledge on local subjects and inculcate reading habits.

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas urged authors and researchers to leverage on the rich diverse cultures, languages and abundant biodiversity in the state, and publish work on those topics.