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Intellectual Discourse Across Time: Book Review Series on Taj Al-Salatin
8 May 2026 | Shah Alam
PTAR continues to cultivate a vibrant culture of knowledge through the organisation of its Siri Telaah: Resensi Buku (Book Review Series), featuring the renowned Malay-Islamic intellectual masterpiece, Taj Al-Salatin — a classical text rich with wisdom on leadership, governance ethics, and the philosophy of Malay statecraft.
The scholarly discourse was delivered by distinguished linguist and national intellectual figure:
YB Senator Datuk Seri Profesor Emeritus Dr. Awang bin Sariyan
Holder of the Malay Rulers Chair, UiTM.
The session was professionally moderated by:
Encik Noraiman Suhaidi bin Norizam
Executive Officer, Malay Rulers Institution Chair.
A symbolic book contribution ceremony also took place during the event, where YB Senator Datuk Seri Profesor Emeritus Dr. Awang bin Sariyan presented a copy of Taj Al-Salatin to the Chief Librarian of UiTM,Ts. Haji Azizi bin Haji Jantan,as a gesture of support towards the enrichment of knowledge resources and the preservation of Malay intellectual heritage within the UiTM Library collection.
The event was further graced by the presence of:
YBrs. Prof. Dr. Habibah Ashari
Former CEO of Yayasan Arshad Ayub.
More than merely a book review session, the programme served as an intellectual platform to appreciate the nation’s scholarly heritage, strengthen cultural identity, and revive the values of ethics, wisdom, and statesmanship embedded within the traditions of Malay governance.
Through initiatives such as this, UiTM Library continues to play a significant role in advancing intellectual discourse and preserving the rich legacy of Malay thought for future generations.
“A great nation is one that values its intellectual treasures.”
