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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.
Barnama
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Food Delivery Worker's Son Tops Selangor's Library Charts With 1,378 Books Borrowed
GENERAL SHAH ALAM, April 23 (Bernama) -- A 13-year-old student from Klang has been named Selangor's most prolific book borrower, having checked out an extraordinary 1,378 books over the past year. Alif Zachary Mohd Arif, who studies at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Telok Gadong, received the accolade during the Jom Baca Bersama 10 Minit 2025 reading carnival at the Raja Tun Uda Library here today. The five-day event, which began on April 18 and concluded this week, celebrates and promotes reading culture throughout the state. The son of a food delivery rider, Alif has been a regular at the Sungai Udang Public Library in Klang since he was six, describing it as his 'second home'. Living just 30 metres away, he said his love of books started early and quickly became a daily habit. 'After school, I usually take a short rest and then read. At night, I continue after finishing my homework,' he told reporters at the event. His dedication earned him RM1,000 in prize money as the top borrower in the children's category. Alif, who hopes to become a science teacher one day, said he finds comfort and clarity in physical books. 'It's easier to absorb the information and share it with others. Being an only child, I spend more time with books than playing with friends,' he added. In the adult category, retail manager Nik Hasrol Hafiz Hashim, 39, was honoured after borrowing 674 books last year. He received RM1,500 and said reading is central to family life at home. 'We don't have a television and we limit screen time for our kids, who are five and two. Some of the books I borrow are for them,' he said.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Food delivery worker's son tops Selangor's library charts with 1,378 books borrowed
SHAH ALAM: A 13-year-old student from Klang has been named Selangor's most prolific book borrower, having checked out an extraordinary 1,378 books over the past year. Alif Zachary Mohd Arif, who studies at SMK Telok Gadong, received the accolade during the Jom Baca Bersama 10 Minit 2025 reading carnival at the Raja Tun Uda Library here today. The five-day event, which began on April 18 and concluded this week, celebrates and promotes reading culture throughout the state. The son of a food delivery rider, Alif has been a regular at the Sungai Udang Public Library in Klang — located just 30m from his home — since he was 6, describing it as his "second home". He said his love of books started early and quickly became a daily habit. "After school, I usually take a short rest and then read. At night, I continue after finishing my homework," he told reporters at the event. His dedication earned him RM1,000 in prize money as the top borrower in the children's category. Alif, who hopes to become a science teacher one day, said he finds comfort and clarity in physical books. "It's easier to absorb the information and share it with others. Being an only child, I spend more time with books than playing with friends," he added. In the adult category, retail manager Nik Hasrol Hafiz Hashim, 39, was honoured after borrowing 674 books last year, receiving RM1,500 in prize money. He said reading was central to family life at home. "We don't have a television and we limit screen time for our kids, who are aged 5 and 2. Some of the books I borrow are for them," he said. The carnival, now in its 12th year, is organised annually by the state government and managed by the Selangor Public Library Corporation.
New Straits Times
22-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Extend Jalur Gemilang badge to preschoolers, says Aaron
SUNGAI PETANI: The National Unity Ministry has proposed extending the use of the Jalur Gemilang badge on student uniforms to younger age groups, including those in kindergartens. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the initiative would be a positive step toward fostering patriotism from an early stage in children's development. "It's already in place for school children, and there should be no issue in extending it to preschoolers, as it will help instil love for the country from a young age," he said when launching the "Jom Baca Bersama 10 Minit 2025" and "Baucar Buku Semarak Membaca 2025" today. The programme was held in conjunction with World Book and Copyright Day today. The use of the Jalur Gemilang badge on student uniforms, implemented in stages across all educational institutions under the purview of the Education Ministry, began yesterday. The initiative covers government schools, government-aided schools, matriculation colleges, and the Malaysian Teacher Education Institute, with the aim of nurturing patriotism among both students and educators.
Borneo Post
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Extend wearing of Jalur Gemilang badge to kindergarten students, says Unity Minister
A student pins a Jalur Gemilang badge on his uniform in this file photo. – Bernama photo SUNGAI PETANI (April 22): The Ministry of Unity has proposed extending the use of the Jalur Gemilang badge on student uniforms to younger age groups, including those at kindergartens. Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the initiative is a positive step toward fostering patriotism from an early stage in children's 'It's already in place for school children, and there should be no issue in extending it to kindergarten students, as it will help instil love for the country from a young age,' he said when launching the 'Jom Baca Bersama 10 Minit 2025' and 'Baucar Buku Semarak Membaca 2025' today. The programme was held in conjunction with World Book and Copyright Day today. The use of the Jalur Gemilang badge on student uniforms, implemented in stages across all educational institutions under the purview of the Education Ministry, began yesterday. The initiative covers government schools, government-aided schools, matriculation colleges, and the Malaysian Teacher Education Institute, with the aim of nurturing patriotism among both students and educators. According to Aaron Ago, there are 781 Perpaduan kindergartens with 34,654 students nationwide. – Bernama Aaron Ago Dagang education Jalur Gemilang badges Unity Ministry
