Limbang – The public is invited to participate in the Let’s Read Together for 10 Minutes Program and Customer Day, which will be held from 21 to 23 April 2025 (Monday to Wednesday) at Dewan Kampung Bunga Raya, Limbang, starting from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for the Northern Region of Sarawak.
This annual program, the Let’s Read Together for 10 Minutes Program, aims to cultivate interest in reading among the community and raise awareness about the importance of reading culture as the foundation for forming a knowledgeable society. With the theme “Savor the Moment,” the program is a collaboration between Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri and the Limbang Resident’s Office, Limbang District Office, Limbang District Council, Limbang District Education Office, and the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of Kampung Bunga Raya,Limbang.
In addition, several program activities have been planned and will be carried out from 21 – 23 April in conjunction with the Let’s Read Together for 10 Minutes Program in Limbang to celebrate the program, including the ASK Card Workshop,Public Speaking Competition,
Storytelling Competition, Book Chat (Randau Buku),Traditional Cooking Demonstration, and Reading with Leaders. In addition to the celebration, PUSTAKA will also organize Customer Day, featuring booths from departments/agencies around Limbang such as TEGAS, Limbang Resident’s Office,Limbang District Council, and Limbang District Office. Also included will be lucky draws and sharing sessions with local departments and agencies.
According to Ms. Dorithy Dela ak Lawrence, Librarian of Pustaka Negeri Sarawak,Miri,“Reading culture needs to be nurtured among the community. It is very important to produce a knowledgeable society and acts as a catalyst for the progress of the
nation.”
The program will be officiated by Yang Berhormat Datuk Dr. Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ismail, Deputy Minister for the Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development and State Assemblyman for N.79 Bukit Kota. At the climax of the event, participants are invited
to read together for 10 minutes starting from 11:00 AM to 11:10 AM on 23 April 2025.
For further information, the public may contact Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri at 085-422 525 or through their official social media.