Reading for pleasure a dying culture


Read for fun: Reading for leisure seems to be a dying trend. Some blame the high price of books while others say they don’t have the time. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The competitive job market and high cost of living are just a few reasons contributing to a decline in reading culture.

Auditor Loon Kong Fei, 24, attributed the decline in reading habits to an individual’s lifestyle and life commitments.

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