MoU to expand cooperation in digital literacy, resource management, cultural exchange

Agreement serves as platform for cultural exchange, literary translations, publication channels

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, April 28 — 22 businesses from the care sector have joined the first series of the Selangor Care Accelerator 2025 (XCare), which begins today. State executive councillor for women's empowerment and social welfare Anfaal Saari said the businesses involved...

By Sheeda Fathil PETALING JAYA, Feb 9 — The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) is set to establish five more transit-friendly libraries this year. Its director, Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad, said the proposed locations include the Hicom People’s Housing Project (PPR) in Shah Alam, PPR...

By Selangor Journal Team  SHAH ALAM, Jan 12 — Book lovers in Bangi and its surrounding areas have much to cheer about with the reopening of the Hulu Langat District Public Library today.  The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) said the reopening comes after the completion of upgrade...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Dec 11 — The Yusof Gajah Illustration Award, first introduced at the Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF) last year, continues to be received positively with 348 entries this year. State executive for entrepreneur empowerment Najwan Halimi said another of...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Dec 9 — With less than two days remaining before it ends, the Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023, organised by the Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS), is expected to meet its target to draw in 300,000 visitors. Its director Zafrullah Aris...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Dec 7 — An investigation is currently underway after a pornographic novel was found to have been sold at the ongoing Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023. Its director Zafrullah Aris said the probe is being conducted by the Home Ministry after a...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Dec 6 — The Selangor International Fellowship Programme introduced last year via the Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF) is currently translating books from six different countries. Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) director Datin Paduka Mastura...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Dec 3 — The book '100 Warkah 1,000 Impian Anwar PM-10', published by Nuha Books, has become a popular choice for visitors to the Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023, held at the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) Convention Centre. The company's manager...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Dec 2 — The Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023 kicked off today with a lively atmosphere, drawing thousands of visitors to the exhibition space at the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) Convention Centre. [caption id="attachment_337695" align="alignleft"...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Dec 2 — The Selangor International Book Festival (SIBF) 2023 is not merely a book-selling platform but also a space to share ideas, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. The international event, now in its second year, gathers various works and...

SHAH ALAM, Dec 1 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj graciously officiated the Selangor International Book Festival (SIBF) 2023 at the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) Convention Centre today.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has contributed 2,658 books from His Royal Highness' collection for visitors to the Raja Tun Uda Library since 2011. Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) director Datin Paduka Mastura...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 — The period leading up to the Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023 intensifies as 272 booths have been fully reserved by publishing companies to promote and market their products. Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) director Datin Paduka...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Sept 27 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said Selangor is prepared to explore the sectors outlined in its five-year First Selangor Plan (RS-1) with Indonesia to achieve the state’s mission of becoming the Gateway to Asean. The areas which can be...

By Fazallah Pit JAKARTA, Sept 27 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari launched the Malaysia Pavilion at the Indonesia International Book Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia today, which aims to introduce Malaysian literature abroad. “The pavilion is the best platform for us to introduce Malaysian...

By Fhatihah Zakinan SHAH ALAM, Aug 23 — The renovation works on the Hulu Langat District Public Library building in Taman Tasik Cempaka, Bangi, is now 98 per cent complete. The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) said interior improvements are currently being carried out before the...

SHAH ALAM, July 26 — Members of the public will be excited to know of the various fun family activities awaiting them at the Selangor Children's Book Fair, which takes place at Kompleks PKNS starting tomorrow until July 30.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SABAK BERNAM, June 10 — A total of 73 out of 104 public libraries in Selangor have been completely upgraded, said the Selangor Public Library Corporation's (PPAS) director Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad. In addition to this, eight more library upgrading projects are...