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KUDAT: The public should utilise the 506 rural libraries nationwide as hubs for community activities and strengthening unity, says Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang (pic).
To achieve this goal, the National Unity Minister said the ministry is actively implementing various programmes.
This includes the “Klik eUsahawan” initiative in 10 rural libraries nationwide, in collaboration with the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation.
He said the programme is aimed at nurturing young entrepreneurs and promoting entrepreneurial products through social media.“The ministry will adopt the ‘popularising libraries’ approach to enhance the role of libraries in shaping the Malaysia Madani society.“This effort will focus on empowering rural libraries by improving Internet access and ICT facilities.
“Additionally, the National Library will conduct studies on the effectiveness of rural libraries in local community development,” he said here yesterday, Bernama reported.Speaking to reporters later, Aaron said Sabah has 51 rural libraries capable of acting as catalysts for unity and transformation in the community.
