Promoting Malay Literature
By P Marilyn

Bandar Seri Begawan - In implementing its vision and mission, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports will always continue giving its support to activities that lead to the development of youth, culture sports and the community.

This was stated by Pehin Major General (Rtd) Awang Hj Mohammad bin Hj Daud. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, during the launching of the `Pantaran Sastera' project in Kg Tanjong Maya, Tutong.

The mini library called 'Lamin Sastera', which belongs to Hj Moksin bin Hj Abd Kadir, was chosen as the launching pad for the programme.

The long-term project by the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) is aimed at enhancing its relationships with literature clubs and writers, locally or abroad, and also developing further the importance of literature in the country.

In his speech, the minister applauded the efforts by DBP in spearheading the development of Malay language, the official language of the country, through activities across the four districts.

He hoped that the bureau would, from time to time, donate its newest books or publications to the mini library since it can help invigorate the minds of the youth in the district to be more active in writing.

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports has also recently donated books during a visit to the Mandaram Longhouse in Labi. The minister said the distribution of books is also one of the efforts in strengthening the use of Malay language. The initiative will also be spread to other longhouses, he added.

Meanwhile in a speech by Dr Mataim bin Bakar, Director of Language and Literature Bureau, he said the project provides a chance to the literary community in voicing out anything that is related to the Malay literature that might help improve and develop it.

It is possible that the project might spread to Limbang, Labuan and Lawas, said the director.

He added that DBP would provide assistance to writers in the country by setting up a special corner or room at its building in Berakas with facilities that might help them in their writing. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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