HOW TO IMPROVE READING HABIT BETWEEN MALAYSIAN

Reading is not even the favourite pastime of Malaysians as more prefer watching televisyen and video.More than half of the 60,441 odd Malaysians surveyed read less than seven pages a day. When we talk about students, they just read textbooks,not even touch more than that.The reason for not reading books among rural area citizens is the books are expensive.Actually, there are hundred of ways to read books, if we really deserve for it.Reading is an activity that is both fun and enlightening. It can help us be more knowledgeable and successful.There are some ways to improve this condition.

We should always have a book around.Do not go anywhere without reading materials.
Keep magazines or short stories in your bathroom. Always have something in your briefcase to read. Keep a book by your bed. Having things available makes it easier for you to steal otherwise lost moments. This will make you to save time.

Next, set a reading goal. Setting a goal is the first step towards reading more. Determine how much time you want to spend reading, or how many books you want to read over time. Your goal might be a book a month, one per week, or it might be to read 30 minutes a day. Start out with something attainable but still a stretch.Keep a list of the books you have read, or keep track of how much time you read each day. You might keep these lists in your journal or your day planner.

Many people say they just don't have enough time. Television is one of our major time consumers. Make your television watching more conscious and less habitual. There is nothing wrong with watching television shows you really enjoy. Where the time gets lost is turning it on, and scanning to find 'something to watch. Those are the times to turn it off and pick up your book. This is the main weakness point between Malaysians.


Listening also one way of reading.You can use your commute and other time spent in the car to listen. There are great audio versions of all sorts of books. Whether you want to "read" fiction, the latest self-help or diet book, it is probably available on tape. Do not get locked into the idea that you have to read it, listening to the book still gives you the experience, ideas, and imagination that reading a book can.

Other than that, you can join a reading club or group. Reading groups typically meet once a month to discuss a book they have all decided to read. Committing to the group provides a bit more force to finish the book, and gives you a great forum for discussion and socialization around the book's themes. In this group, you may exchange book while exchanging your ideas. Whoever not able to buy some books and read them, they can use this method or can go to library and borrow some.

As a conclusion, there are so many ways to improve our reading habit. All the efforts should come from each individual, not only from the government by doing some campaigns. For all the Malaysians, please think which is good for you. Do not waste your by loitering around, especially for students. Today's youngsters are tomorrow's leaders.

BY YOGES