There will also be talks, workshops, cooking demonstrations, con­tests and sharing sessions by Malaysian and foreign personalities. The RCA is organised in partnership with the Star Media Group while the APP is in collaboration with Berita Harian. Popular Holdings Limited group chief executive officer Chou Cheng Ngok also launched the Popular App, which allows users to know more about the BookFest and its special offers. Also present at the event on Friday were Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia representative Anne Hung, Sin Chew Media Corporation Bhd executive director and Sin Chew Daily chief executive officer Koo Cheng, Star Media Group chief content officer Esther Ng and Star Media Group chief revenue officer Lydia Wang. One of the BookFest highlights this year is the 10th anniversary of the Ramadan@Popular campaign, themed “Membaca: Beribadah Sambil Beramal”.

Source: The Star June 01, 2019 23:37 UTC