(8 May 2026) Nearly 100 library professionals from public universities across Malaysia attended the Library Leadership Seminar hosted by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). The seminar was organized by the UMS Library Department in conjunction with the Meeting of the Council of Chief Librarians of Public Universities (MKPUA). Participants included chief librarians, directors, librarians…
(26 Apr 2026) Efforts to preserve Malay manuscripts are being strengthened through the National Library of Malaysia (PNM), which has collected 5,405 manuscripts to date as part of the nation’s intellectual heritage, reflecting its civilization, thought, and national identity. National unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang said the establishment of the National Centre for Malay Manuscripts…
(17 Apr 2026) The University of Cyberjaya (UoC) today officially unveiled its upgraded library, marking a significant milestone in the University’s continued efforts to enhance its academic ecosystem and create a future-ready learning environment for its students. Designed as a modern, digital-first academic library, the upgraded facility represents a shift from a traditional book-centric model…
(26 Mar 2026) Malaysia recently launched the Higher Education Blueprint 2026 – 2035 under the Ministry of Higher Education. The new Malaysia Higher Education Blueprint shows a strong signal of maturity as Malaysia expands its ambition from a regional education hub to a regional education hub with global prominence, anchoring on globally competitive, sustainable and…
(8 Mar 2026) Gemini for Education is now integrated in all public universities in Malaysia, reaching nearly 600,000 students and 75,000 faculty members. Discover how our no-cost, secure AI tools and training are being used to transform teaching, learning and research. As part of their existing Google Workspace for Education environment, these universities now have access…
(25 Jan 2026) The National Library of Malaysia (PNM) has launched an Immersive Learning Centre aimed at accelerating the digitisation of the country’s cultural heritage while broadening access to technology-driven education. The initiative supports the government’s vision of transforming libraries into modern, inclusive knowledge hubs, reports BERNAMA, a partner of TV BRICS. Expert said…
(15 Dec 2025) The Library by BookXcess at Sunway Square Mall, Bandar Sunway in Petaling Jaya, is now the largest 24-hour bookstore in South-east Asia. Around 2,000 book lovers of all ages turned up for the midnight launch on Dec 10. The 3,530 sq m space includes two maze-like floors of towering shelves, nearly 1km…
(4 Oct 2025) The National Reading Index (NRI) is set to become a key driver of Malaysia’s Reading Nation 2030 strategy by offering a scientific and comprehensive measure of the country’s reading culture. National unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang said reading surveys conducted since 2005 showed encouraging progress but did not fully capture Malaysians’ actual…
With over 56,000 reading programmes held in 2024 alone, the Government renews its commitment to becoming a reading nation by 2030 (5 Oct 2025) FAR from becoming relics of the past, public libraries are being transformed into dynamic, digital-age learning hubs — part of a nationwide mission to build a reading nation by 2030. This…
(5 Jun 2025) The National Library of Malaysia’s (NLM) u-Library service enables users to borrow books from 12 consortium libraries across Malaysia. The initiative is significant as it provides Malaysians access to reading materials, allowing visitors to access search collection catalogs from 155 libraries. The system was developed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia…