Owner of vintage bookstore in Syria encourages readers to keep passion alive

By Hummam Sheikh Ali DAMASCUS: In the ancient al-Halbouni area of Syria’s capital Damascus, entering through a narrow gate, bookworms will have access to a unique “library,” a haven where they can immerse themselves in reading inside rows of bookshelves. The bookstore, named Modern Library and owned by Bashir Jarkas, boasts a collection of over […]

Govt urged to consider allowing book, computer shops to resume operations

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has been urged to consider allowing book, stationery, computer and telecommunications shops to resume operations without having to wait until the movement control under the National Recovery Plan (PPN) enters the second phase. National Student Consultative Council (MPPK) president Muhammad Amir Asyraf Mohd Sabri said this was in view of the […]