Reading Promotion Programme

Various reading promotion activities are organised by the National Library of Malaysia, various state public libraries, ministries, departments, government and private agencies as well as other institutions to provide avenues for the public to be involved in developing and inculcating reading habits amongst Malaysians. Each activity is targeted at specific groups such as children, youths and adults.

Promoting Reading from Birth

The love for reading can be instilled even before birth. Parents play a vital role both in providing prenatal care and in introducing the child to numbers, the alphabet and words. Early exposure to these aspects develops reading skills during formation and childhood years and continues with education and schooling. The interest in reading is carried through to adulthood. Hence, the love for books and reading should be fostered and nurtured even before birth.

Active Reader

A text is meaningless without a reader. A reader interacts with a text or an audiovisual material that is read, watched or listened to. An active reader does not only read. He also understands what is being conveyed by the text or audiovisual material.