Publication of children books on local Sarawak folktales

I have congratulated the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts Sarawak for taking the initiative to publish a collection of books on our local folktales. We had a press conference cum books presentation ceremony held recently at our office to announce the publication of the first series. 

Over 2,000 sets of such books are to be distributed to 1,254 schools, including 223 Chinese primary schools, throughout Sarawak. We are targeting junior readers aged five to 10, features tales from five ethnic groups namely the Ibans, Bidayuhs, Melanau, Chinese and the Punans. 

Stories of cultural significance like these will enable the children to comprehend the cultural nuances as they grow. We will also be distributing them to 211 libraries in Sarawak, ensuring that every educational institution and library would have access to these cultural treasures.