DBP Moves To Inculcate Reading Habit
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka in Berakas played host to some 45 students from Anthony Abell College (AAC), Seria last Tuesday in what was described as a study and language tour towards inculcating the reading culture for a knowledgeable society.

Led by Cikgu Hj Bujang Hj Matnor, the Form 5 students were first briefed on the different sections and departments of the DBP.

The students then visited the Language Development and Expansion, Literature Development and Expansion, Publication, and Multimedia and Aesthetics sections.

They were also able to interact with in-house writers, editors, artists, graphic designers and khat jawi artists.

Hj Bujang said the visit was to satisfy a new approach to inculcate the reading culture by visiting the government department that is responsible for the development of Malay language and literature in this country.

"The visit will also expose students to the roles played by DBP on language and literature development," he added.

According to Siti Zaleha Hj Kaprawi, DBP Public Affair Officer, the visit was vital to develop the reading habit among students as well as open up the creative minds of the talented ones so they would know where to send their contributions for publications.

While there, the students were also encouraged to write articles for DBP publications in magazines such as Majalah Juara and Bahana, she added. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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