Professor Dr Abdul Karim Alias recently paid a special visit to the Jawi Special Collection at the Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR), a treasured repository of Malay literary heritage rich in knowledge and historical value.
The visit took place shortly after the conclusion of the UiTM Library Leadership Programme Series 4.
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- Professor Dr Abdul Karim Alias visited UiTM’s Jawi Special Collection, highlighting its cultural and intellectual value.
- The visit emphasized UiTM’s commitment to preserving Malay manuscripts and the Jawi script.
- The engagement reinforced the university’s role in nurturing a sustainable culture of knowledge.
The visit was hosted by UiTM Chief Librarian, Ts Haji Azizi bin Haji Jantan, with Tuan Haji Ahmad Faizar Jaafar, Chief Librarian of UiTM Pulau Pinang Branch, also in attendance.
The engagement underscored the university’s ongoing commitment to:
- Preserving heritage by safeguarding invaluable Malay manuscripts and literary works.
- Promoting the Jawi script as an essential part of the nation’s intellectual and cultural legacy.
- Nurturing a culture of knowledge among current and future generations.
Through such initiatives, UiTM continues to play a pivotal role in protecting Malaysia’s intellectual heritage while fostering scholarly growth within the academic community.
