MELAKA, 1 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Melaka Reading Carnival and Book Fair 2026 brought together government leaders, authors, publishers and the public to promote reading habits, knowledge-sharing and lifelong learning.
The event, held at The Shore Shopping Gallery in Melaka, was officiated by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka, Tun Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam, and attended by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Organised through a collaboration between the Ministry of National Unity, through the National Library of Malaysia (PNM), and the Melaka State Government, through the Melaka Public Library Corporation (PERPUSTAM), the programme aimed to expand access to reading materials and strengthen the country’s culture of learning.
The ceremony also featured prize presentations for the national family reading space competition and the 2026 library star rating awards.
Another highlight was the launch of Pemimpin dan Gaya Kepimpinan dalam Organisasi Awam, a book authored by Health Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Hj Hasnol Zam Zam Hj Ahmad and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu senior lecturer Associate Professor Dr Rohana Ahmad.
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The programme highlighted the importance of strengthening reading habits in an era shaped by digital technology and artificial intelligence, particularly in developing critical thinking, creativity and competitiveness.
It also emphasised the role of libraries as centres for learning, knowledge exploration and the exchange of ideas.
Also present were Melaka State Secretary Datuk Wira Salhah Salleh, Ministry of National Unity Deputy Secretary-General (Policy and Strategic Planning) Mohamad Sobri Mad Daud, National Library of Malaysia Deputy Director-General Anisatul-Wahidah Abdul Wahdi and PERPUSTAM Director Mohamed Aizammuddy Mohamed Idris.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, the event formed part of efforts to encourage lifelong learning and improve public access to knowledge across all age groups – The Capital Post
