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The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Promoting reading habit at Selangor children's book fair
(From left) Mohd Najwan, Amirudin, Mohd Fakhri and Mastura launching the 'Kisah Hidup Imam Al Ghazali' book at the fair. — KK SHAM/The Star THIS year's Selangor Children's Book Fair 2025 featured over 160 booths selling various novels and comics. Introduced in 2022, the four-day fair was organised by Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) and Selangor Education Department. At the launch in Kompleks PKNS Shah Alam, PPAS director Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad said the programme was aimed at inculcating a reading culture among young children. 'With countless titles available, this is an opportunity for parents to get a better idea of what interests their children. 'It is also a chance for families to spend quality time while browsing the books available,' she said. Mastura said reading was important to support children's cognitive development, which took place largely within the first 12 years of life. Guest of honour Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari recalled when his father brought home newspapers from work. 'I read the paper from cover to cover, going through all the sections, from politics to crime,' he said. His reading habit, which began from the age of six, instilled further curiosity about the world. 'I began having questions which spurred me to find out more. 'Quality reading materials may help empower our future generation.' Amirudin said Selangor had the potential to become a hub for the production of children's books. 'As of July alone, five states have organised book festivals, all of which were initiated in Selangor,' he said. The event also featured the launch of the book Kisah Hidup Imam Al Ghazali by IBDE Ilham Sdn Bhd. There were also storytelling sessions, cultural performances and lucky draws as well as arts and crafts activities. Also present were state executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi and IBDE Ilham board of directors member Mohd Fakhri Noor Affandi.
The Star
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
S'gor focuses on caregiver empowerment
Anfaal (back row, centre, in red headscarf) at the launch of the XCare 2025 programme. With her are (back row, fifth from left to sixth from right) Loo, Siti Faridah, Danial Al Rashid and Azmir. Selangor government has registered 22 participants for its inaugural programme called Selangor Care Accelerator (XCare) 2025. State women empowerment and welfare committee chairman Anfaal Saari said the participants came from all over Selangor and were in related businesses such as care centres, care technology and innovation, and care products. XCare, she said, involved an intensive programme covering seven modules related to business development, as well as pitching clinics. 'The lessons are focused on developing businesses in the care sector,' Anfaal said at the launch of the programme in Shah Alam. 'Participants will have the opportunity to participate in industry visits as well as join networking events with industry players.' The highlight of the programme is a pitching competition for a chance to go on an industry visit overseas. XCare 2025 is carried out in collaboration with Selcare, Wanita Berdaya Selangor, Selangor Public Library Corporation and Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation. Anfaal added that the programme hoped to achieve the aims of upholding the dignity of caregivers and protecting those they care for, particularly vulnerable groups such as children and senior citizens.
