NSTletters: We should endeavour to educate ourselves all the time and there is no better way than finding knowledge in books.
THIS year, Kuala Lumpur is named Unesco World Book Capital although, disappointingly, a Malaysian reads an average of two books a year.
Despite technological and digitisation advances affecting and changing the way we search, process, use and share information, we must promote the reading culture across the nation, at home and in schools. be able to understand, evaluate, use and reflect on and engage with texts in order to achieve goals, develop knowledge and potential, and participate in society.Here are some tips to be a better reader. Find a quiet place to read. When reading, stop thinking about problems or anything that may distract you. Focusing on the content will help with faster comprehension.
Do not read words one after another. Read words in groups. Apply skim reading technique by scanning topics and subtopics of pages, paragraphs and chapters. Scan key words and try toIf you have children, read to them. The reading habit is best cultivated at a young age to ensure that they will be readers when they grow up.
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