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In an era where digital distractions are reshaping how communities engage with knowledge, libraries remain at the heart of cultivating lifelong readers. Join us for THE ONE TALK, a landmark international dialogue featuring Librarians and educational thought leaders from Singapore, Thailand , and Malaysia as they address the pressing challenge of “declining” readership.

This session will explore:
* The realities behind shifting reading habits in our region.
* Innovative strategies libraries are adopting to re‑ignite the joy of reading.
* Collaborative approaches to position libraries as vibrant cultural and educational hubs.

Librarians, educators, and knowledge advocates are invited to be part of this conversation — not just to reflect on the challenge, but to co‑create solutions that ensure reading remains central to learning and community life. 


Speakers





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Raneetha Rajaratnam
Director,
National Library Board (NLB)
(Singapore)



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Prof. Dr. Namtip Wipawin

President,
International Library and Information Science Society(I-LISS)
(Thailand)
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Prof. Dr. Maszleebin Malik

Chairman,
International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS)
(Malaysia)
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Datu Dr Rashidah Bolhassan

Deputy Chairman,
Sarawak State Library (East Malaysia)




Moderator and Host

ModeratorHost
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Adjunct Professor,
Dept. of Library & Information Science,
FASS, Universiti Malaya
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Keith Thong
Host and Chairman,
The One Talk Show @ PBAKL/KLIBF