Malaysia’s Reading Reality: Lagging In Southeast Asia With Just Five Books A Year

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Malaysia’s Reading Reality: Lagging In Southeast Asia With Just Five Books A Year
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Malaysia ranks 37th among 102 countries in a survey by CEOWORLD magazine, with an average of only 5 books read per year.

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While this might seem like a decent number, it pales compared to our regional neighbors like Singapore and Thailand, who read more pages annually. Despite the growing popularity of e-books and audiobooks, traditional paperbacks remain a favourite in top-ranking countries, suggesting that the love for reading is far from over.

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