Unimas first to introduce digital library
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has achieved a milestone by becoming the first university in Sarawak to introduce a cutting-edge digital library (e-Library). Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR), through the Serambi Ilmu Rakyat (SIR) Digital Library, also known as SIR Corner, has contributed a set of equipment to the Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’kub Library (PeTARY). […]
Board approves disposal of over 2,000 copies of imperfect, non-certified Al-Quran copies
PUTRAJAYA: The Al-Quran Printing Control and Licensing Board (LPPPQ) has approved the disposal of 2,513 copies of Al-Quran and 10,788 reading materials that are not certified by the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) or either have mistakes in the verses, are damaged or old. KDN Enforcement and Control Division secretary Nik Yusaimi Yussof in a […]
Translated works key to enriching knowledge
BY SOON LI WEI This article is in conjunction with World Book Day which is celebrated on April 23 every year. KUALA LUMPUR: Knowledge is golden and the bridge to that knowledge is reading. Today’s information-seeking ecosystem has changed the way people read, with developments in digital technology diversifying the ways reading materials are presented […]
Mini library opens at Kpg Sampat Sebangan
SEBUYAU: Residents of Kampung Sampat Sebangan can now enjoy access to reading materials with the recently launched mini library in the village. Sebuyau assemblyman Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the construction of the library is one of the projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) in his area. “The library was also built at a cost […]
Reading materials for Long Latie folk
MIRI: The Penan community in Long Latie, Sungai Belanah in Telang Usan now have easy access to reading materials, thanks to the unveiling of its ‘Reading Corner’ on Saturday. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said this will help instil a culture of reading among the rural folk — especially children — to improve their literacy […]
