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Ministry as well as stu-dents at public higher educationinstitutions.  \nFadhlina was speaking duringan interview at the KualaLumpurInternational Book Fair 2026 yes-terday.  \nIn conjunction with the event,  \nEducation Minister Fadhlina Sidek (left)speaking during an interviewmoderated by Perbadanan Kota Buku chief executive officer AdibahOmar in Kuala Lumpuryesterday.NSTP PIC BY SAIFULLIZAN TAMADI","cbCaioZj2KR44awk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioZj2KR44awk","pdf",154871,"English","# Cultivate reading habit,Fadhlina tells Malaysians\n# N.STRAITS TIME\n## GOVT BOOK VOUCHERS","[{\"question\":\"What is the main message from Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek regarding reading?\",\"answer\":\"Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek urged Malaysians to invest in books and cultivate a reading habit to build a knowledgeable society.\"},{\"question\":\"What initiatives are being taken to improve access to reading materials?\",\"answer\":\"The government will continue providing book vouchers, with 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