Changing Children’s Futures Through Access to Story Books, Joy and Creative Minds

13 September 2026 | Bandar Sunway, Selangor Book Aid Asia brought its Book Advocacy for Children Achievement (BACA) programme to Bandar Sunway, creating a meaningful reading and learning experience for children from the underserved community. The BACA programme was integrated into a vibrant Lantern Festival organised by the local community, bringing together children and families in an atmosphere of celebration, creativity and cultural appreciation. What made the programme pa

15 June 2026 | Tronoh, Perak More than 100 pupils from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tronoh participated in Book Aid Asia's BACA (Book Advocacy for Student Achievement) Programme, a 2½-hour literacy initiative designed to cultivate a culture of learning, encourage creative thinking, and build confidence in oral and verbal communication. The programme featured a series of interactive learning activities, including storytelling, English appreciation, group discussions, and confidence

Malaysia’s RM100 Book Voucher Initiative: Building a Reading Nation The Government of Malaysia’s decision to provide RM100 book vouchers to secondary school and university students is a positive step towards strengthening reading culture and improving access to books among young Malaysians. The RM100 Madani Book Voucher initiative was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on 29 May 2026 during the opening ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PB