Is Our National Library Internationally Friendly?

A foreign friend visited us recently and to let her have a view of Malaysian literary circle, I took her to the National Library. I had not been to the place for some time because of work and other commitment. To read, I just buy books.

I was surprised by the changes which I saw this time, with many facilities in the huge building. Even the staff were exceptionally friendly. Deciding that it was better for my friend to browse through the books herself, I left her there thinking that it would be a breeze.

An hour later, when we met again at the cafetaria, I was shocked. She said while the staff were helpful, the signages were not. I could now see why for a foreign person not conversant in Arabic nor Bahasa Malaysia.

Santokh Singh Is In Hospital

Wangsa Maju has produced many prominent residents and Santokh Singh is not a stranger. A resident of Air Panas and former student of Setapak High School, he has been one of the legendary footballers Malaysia has ever produced, playing side by side with Towkay Soh Chin Aun back in the 70s and 80s. According to the Star Online Santokh is in a coma. Wangsa Maju wishes him speedy recovery.