Kota Kinabalu earmarked to become a City of Literature


KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's capital is being earmarked as a City of Literature, with the broader goal of establishing the state as a regional hub for the arts.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif said the initiative is being pursued with the support of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) and various stakeholders, aiming to make the state a regional reference point in literature and language.

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