By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, April 24 — Selangor has been recognised as Guest State for the fifth time at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF), to be held at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur next month. Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) director Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad...

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 Sheeda Fathil PETALING JAYA, Feb 8 — The design of libraries in Selangor is becoming more modern, with various multi-purpose spaces provided specifically to meet community needs, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He is confident that the concept introduced by the Selangor...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Nov 1 — A RM500 cash prize will be offered to 15 lucky visitors daily at the Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF) 2024. The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) said that with a RM30 minimum purchase, visitors are eligible to enter the lucky...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 11 — The Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF) 2024 will take place from November 27 to December 3 at the Setia City Convention Centre. Selangor Public Library Corporation director Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad said they are expecting over 300,000...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Oct 8 — Libraries are alive and well in the digital era, even amid technological challenges like artificial intelligence (AI). Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) director Mastura Muhamad said libraries play an important role beyond serving readers and...

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 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...

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...

SHAH ALAM, Nov 23 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, today launched the Raja Tun Uda Library Foundation here, the fundraising arm of the Raja Tun Uda Library.

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 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...

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...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SABAK BERNAM, June 9 — The rebranding of Perpustakaan Awam Selangor in the district has managed to successfully attract up to 16,000 visitors from January to May. The Selangor Public Library Corporation's (PPAS) director Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad said 16,491...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Jan 16 — The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) offers basis classes for 14 languages starting February 1, says its director Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad. She said the virtual Language Discovery@Selangor Public Library class is offered for as low...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Dec 7 — The state’s efforts in organising the 2022 Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF), which began on December 1, is in line with its desire to revive the local book industry. The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) director Datin Seri Paduka Mastura...

By Shamz Johan SHAH ALAM, Dec 7 — A total of 160,000 visitors attended the 2022 Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF) at the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) Convention Centre, here, since its opening on December 1 until yesterday. The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) director Datin...