KUALA LUMPUR: A book about unity has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for being the first of its kind published by a school.
The book, titled "Unity: The Recipe for Malaysia's Success", was a collection of various forms of literature including poems, short stories, among others, written mainly by the students of Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) (WMSKLI) and 26 local and international artistes and prominent figures.
It was launched by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim at WMSKLI on July 8.
WMSKLI principal Wong Chee Kheon said the book was aimed at promoting the spirit of unity among the public.
"It will soon be available for sale in bookstores, but for now, we would like to focus on distributing it to schools first," he said in a press conference after the launch of the book.
Methodist Council of Education private education director Lim Kah Cheng, who was also present, said the book would be distributed to all the 53 Methodist schools in Malaysia for free.
"It could be used as a teaching and learning material by the teachers and students.
"We will be launching another book about patriotism at the Ipoh Methodist Girls' School in Perak on Aug 23.
"It would also be a compilation of works by students, focusing on patriotism," he said, adding that the book is currently still a work-in-progress.
Bernama chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, who was one of the writers contributing to the book, was also present at the launch ceremony.
