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Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Clear guidelines needed for book vouchers, says PM
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will continue to give book vouchers to university students, with some changes to the initiative's implementation. (Facebook pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Clear guidelines on the distribution of book vouchers are needed to avoid funds being used for low-quality books, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. 'Not all books are of quality and encourage knowledge,' he said at the closing ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair at the World Trade Centre today. Anwar had announced that more than 400,000 teachers nationwide will receive book vouchers as part of the government's efforts to encourage reading. 'We'll see first (what we can do about book vouchers) next year because we're currently contending with the US tariffs,' he said. He said the government will continue to give book vouchers to university students, with some changes to the initiative's implementation. MORE TO COME
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
This year, it's the teachers' turn: PM says no book vouchers for students in 2025, offer next year will depend on economy
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that the government has decided to provide book vouchers to teachers instead this year. He said students had already benefited from them last year, and the government will decide on next year based on its financial status. 'We're making adjustments this year. Last year, the vouchers went to students. This year, we've allocated them for all teachers. 'As for next year, it depends on the state of the economy,' he said during his speech at the closing ceremony of Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2025 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur here. Last year, Anwar announced the book voucher initiative in line with government's efforts to nurture a knowledgeable generation capable of critical thinking. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek had then said over 10,000 book vouchers were redeemed in the three-day period since May 31. MORE TO COME
