KUALA LUMPUR: Starting this year, local writers can apply for an allocation under the RM2mil fund to publish their own books.
National Library director-general Datuk Raslin Abu Bakar said the money would be given to those who completely write their own books.
"Writers can submit their works to the committee which will evaluate them based on the terms set," he told reporters at KL International Book Fair 2011 here on Saturday.
Raslin said qualified writers would be given RM25,000 each and the national library would buy and distribute the books to libraries nationwide.
However, the books published must be suitable for the rural community.
Some 16,044 books were published in 2008, 15,767 in 2009 and 15,756 in 2010.
The book fair, which began at Putra World Trade Centre on Friday, ends May 1. - Bernama
may i know how to apply for the fund? what are the terms and conditions?
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