On 30th December 2025, Southern University College (SUC), the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Johor Public Library Corporation (Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Johor, PPAJ) successfully hosted Piknik Membaca, a cooperative reading program that drew 250 participants. The purpose of the event was to motivate students nationwide to develop deeper reading habits that go beyond the superficial consumption of information, in addition to encouraging SUC students to rediscover the joy of reading.
President of Southern University College, Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Chuah Joon Huang highlighted that Piknik Membaca aimed to nurture critical thinking, reflection, and meaningful engagement with texts. Prof. Chuah expressed his appreciation for the strong support received from PPAJ and conveyed his hope for more collaborative initiatives with PPAJ and Siji Art Management in the future. Such collaborations, he emphasised, are vital for nurturing students’ communication and organisational skills which are increasingly essential in the age of Artificial Intelligence. He also extended his gratitude to Asst. Prof. Dr. Bambang Suhartono Bin Mohd Said and Lah Wan Yee for their initiative and dedication in enhancing students’ competencies through the organisation of Piknik Membaca.
The event was graced by the presence of Datin Teh Hwee Tiang, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, SUC, Ungku Hajah Noorakmal Ungku Sulaiman, representing PPAJ and Cut Nailil Muna from Siji Art Management, Jakarta. In her remarks, Ungku Hajah expressed her hope that Piknik Membaca could be expanded to the wider community, positioning books as an integral part of family recreational activities. The programme was followed by a patriotic song appreciation session featuring spirited performances by 14 student groups and concluded with Aspirasi AI dalam Industri Kreatif (AAIDIK) which featured the screening of the short film AI Between Us, produced by PPAJ in collaboration with SUC, adding a meaningful cultural dimension to the event.
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