Kuala lumpur: The Preschool Curriculum 2026 will place stronger emphasis on shared reading between parents and children to boost early literacy, announced Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Speaking at Malam Kota Buku 2025, she highlighted the initiative's focus on creating dedicated reading spaces in preschools, aiming to encourage parental involvement through reading activities.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fadhlina stated that the initiative has garnered full support from Perbadanan Kota Buku (PKB) and strategic partners to ensure its effective implementation at the preschool level. She stressed the continued importance of reading physical books, noting that programs like NILAM, or Nadi Ilmu Amalan Membaca, will be reinforced in the upcoming year.

Malam Kota Buku 2025 underscored PKB's role as an agency under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in developing infrastructure and implementing structured reading programmes. Additionally, Fadhlina mentioned that several book industry-related focus areas will be prioritized in 2026, alongside efforts to promote the ethical use of digital technology. This includes expanding access to quality reading materials through collaboration with PKB.

The event also featured MOE secretary-general Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim and PKB chief executive officer Adibah Omar. Recognitions were presented across the book ecosystem, including industry players, schools, reading communities, and strategic partners, to foster excellence and cross-sector collaboration.