Translated works key to enriching knowledge 22 Apr 2021 / 09:40 H. Pix for representational purpose only.
KUALA LUMPUR: Knowledge is golden and the bridge to that knowledge is reading.
Today’s information-seeking ecosystem has changed the way people read, with developments in digital technology diversifying the ways reading materials are presented and accessed.
From physical books to electronic publications, reading materials – for both scholarly and casual reading – have evolved with time.
Nevertheless, the availability of interesting reading materials in only certain languages can pose a challenge to those unfamiliar with the languages even though they have online translation applications at their disposal.
Malaysian Institute of Translation and Books (ITBM) chief executive officer Sakri Abdullah said publications written in foreign languages need to be translated professionally in order to convey accurate information to readers.
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MP SPEAKS | 30pct of MySejahtera users didn t know of appointments
Modified1:34 pm
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MP SPEAKS | This is my reply to Ong Kian Ming, Member of Parliament for Bangi and Kelvin Yii Member of Parliament for Bandar Kuching on the 10 questions they posed.
I thank you for your questions and your efforts in increasing registration among people in your respective constituencies. I will take your questions in turn below.
1. What is the geographical distribution of those above 60 who have yet to register for the Covid-19 vaccine?
Currently, registration for those above 60 stands at 40.1percent. It ranges from 56.8 percent in Putrajaya, to 22.9 percent in Sabah. For States with low registration numbers such as Sabah, Kelantan (25.1 percent), Terengganu (29.4 percent), Kedah (30.9 percent) and Pahang (31.5 percent), we are working with the National Security Council (MKN), the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and the state governments on an outreach programme to encourage people t
MP SPEAKS | 30pct of MySejahtera users didn t know of appointments
Modified1:34 pm
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MP SPEAKS | This is my reply to Ong Kian Ming, Member of Parliament for Bangi and Kelvin Yii Member of Parliament for Bandar Kuching on the 10 questions they posed.
I thank you for your questions and your efforts in increasing registration among people in your respective constituencies. I will take your questions in turn below.
1. What is the geographical distribution of those above 60 who have yet to register for the Covid-19 vaccine?
Currently, registration for those above 60 stands at 40.1percent. It ranges from 56.8 percent in Putrajaya, to 22.9 percent in Sabah. For States with low registration numbers such as Sabah, Kelantan (25.1 percent), Terengganu (29.4 percent), Kedah (30.9 percent) and Pahang (31.5 percent), we are working with the National Security Council (MKN), the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and the state governments on an outreach programme to encourage people t