Norihan (left) presenting reading materials to an Orang Asli villager at Kampung Chadak, Ulu Kinta.
AN initiative to promote reading among the Orang Asli community brought more than 500 people together.
The Jom Baca reading programme was held in Kampung Chadak, Ulu Kinta, Perak, through the efforts of National Unity Ministry (KPN) and the National Library of Malaysia (PNM).
The programme called ‘A Reading Community is a Smart Community’ was launched by KPN senior divisional secretary (management) Norihan Mohamed Naim.
PNM said in a press release that it intended to expand these educational activities to other Orang Asli communities across the peninsula.
Orang Asli youths painting a banner at the event in Kampung Chadak.
“We hope that this programme will foster a culture of reading within local communities, especially the Orang Asli, to equip them with knowledge and education for self-advancement.”
Aside from educational sessions, several activities like karaoke competitions and cooking demonstrations as well as health and dental check-ups took place at the Orang Asli village. – By SHRUTHIPRRIYA SELVARAJANs
