Keep libraries and the love of reading alive


The rebranded Sultan Abdul Samad library in Banting comes with modern features such as multimedia area, kids playhouse, indoor slide, seminar rooms as well as meeting rooms. — The Star

MORE online services to read digital content, holding weekly activities like reading competitions, and fun events about films based on books – such are some of the suggestions mooted to keep libraries alive and encourage more people to pick up reading in today’s society when many are glued to their smartphones and social media.

Malaysian Academic Association Congress president Prof Dr Ahmad Ismail believes the reading habit among Malaysians is still wanting despite years of campaigns to promote it.

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