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The Star
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Young bookworm devours 1,378 titles to bag award
Children's category winner Alif Zachary (second left) with fellow winner (from left) Nur Jamilatussyukriyyah Abdullah, 18 (teenagers' category), Mastura and adult category winner Nik Hasrol Hafiz Hashim, 39 (right). — Photos: ARIQ HIDAYAT/The Star Klang food delivery rider's son developed reading passion after library visit at six Winner of Selangor's Avid Reader award in the children's category who borrowed 1,378 books in 2024, shared that his passion for reading began at the age of six. Alif Zachary Mohd Arif , 13, son of a food delivery rider, believes that those who do not read are missing out. 'My friend invited me to visit a library when I was six and the sight of countless books instantly caught my interest. 'Since then, I always join book events at school and visit the Sungai Udang public library in Klang, regularly. 'This is my first time receiving the Avid Reader award,' the student from SMK Telok Gadong in Klang told StarMetro at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda's 'Jom Baca Bersama 10 Minit 2025' programme in Shah Alam. The initiative by the state government was coordinated by Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS). Those with the most number of books borrowed at public libraries, based on PPAS' database, were identified for the award. Attendees reading during the 'Jom Baca Bersama 10 Minit' programme at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda in Shah Alam. Held to mark World Book Day and World Copyright Day, the event aimed to build a reading culture within the community. PPAS director Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad said the event was also aimed at encouraging the public to gain skills and knowledge through reading. 'In previous years, the programme was held for a day. 'This year, we held it over four days, from April 19,' she said. 'This marks our 11th year of organising the programme which was carried out not only in all 14 state public libraries but also in all schools in Selangor. A leadership forum was also held as part of the event, with motivational speaker and opthalmologist Datuk Dr Muhaya Mohamad, Shariah-compliant stock investment mentor Datuk Mohd Asri Ahmad and celebrity chef Datuk Fazley Yaakob as panellists. Attendee Nur Hidayah Nasarudin said the event was a good opportunity for her to hear from so many renowned individuals in one place. 'Having the opportunity to hear about the importance of reading from my idols made me even more enthusiastic about seeking knowledge. 'It reminded me that learning isn't confined, knowledge is limitless,' she said.
The Star
24-04-2025
- General
- The Star
Melaka introduces reading awards with several categories
Mohd Noor Helmy (sixth from left) at the launch of the Jom Baca Bersama 10 Minit programme in Bukit Baru, Melaka. — Bernama THE state government is introducing the Melaka Reading Awards this year. Melaka Public Library (Perpustam) chairman Datuk Rosli Abdullah said the awards are aimed at increasing the number of reading materials and readers. 'The Melaka Reading Awards is also in support of the National Reading Decade campaign, which runs until 2030. 'The state government will also recognise the Melaka Reader Icon,' he said during the launch of the Melaka Reading Awards held in conjunction with the state-level Jom Baca Bersama 10 Minit programme by deputy state science, technology, innovation and digital communications committee chairman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem at Bukit Baru. Rosli said the Melaka Reader Icon would have categories for children, youth, adults, civil servants and persons with disabilities (OKU). He said the award would also recognise the best readers among individuals who made reading a lifestyle. 'Among other categories for the awards will be the best library. The awards will run until July 31 and the winner of each category would take home RM3,000 cash, while the runner-up and third place will win RM2,000 and RM1,000 respectively. They will also receive a certificate and trophy each.
BusinessToday
22-04-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
Shopee And MABOPA Champion Local Publishing With RM1.3 Million Book Voucher Campaign
Shopee Malaysia has reaffirmed its support for Malaysia's publishing industry through its strategic partnership with the Malaysian Book Publishers Association (MABOPA), underscored at the launch of the 'Jom Baca Bersama 10 Minit' campaign by National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. As the official e-commerce partner for Baucar Buku Semarak Membaca 2025, Shopee is working with MABOPA to distribute over RM1.3 million worth of book vouchers nationwide, in line with efforts to promote local literature and widen access to reading materials. The campaign will run from April to June 2025, featuring a dedicated microsite, exclusive promotions, and livestream sessions via Shopee Live, where over 130 local publishers and booksellers will offer discounts of up to 80% on selected titles. Tan Ming Kit, Head of Marketing and Business Intelligence at Shopee Malaysia, said, 'We are honoured to collaborate with the National Library and MABOPA in strengthening Malaysia's reading culture and supporting the local publishing ecosystem. Our role as an e-commerce partner goes beyond digital transactions. We are proud to provide publishers with greater visibility, new tools to reach readers, and the infrastructure to grow their presence beyond urban centres.' MABOPA President Tuan Sheikh Faisal Sheikh Mansor added, 'We are truly thankful to the Ministry of National Unity and the National Library of Malaysia for continuing the Baucar Buku Semarak Membaca for this year, targeting a slightly different market segment. While publishers may continue to provide the best prices for our readers through Shopee, book fairs organised by the state libraries nationwide will now offer these vouchers to the visitors of the fairs as well.' The platform will also highlight curated, multilingual book collections and culturally diverse titles, aiming to increase visibility for underrepresented genres and authors. Related
