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Forum held during IMT-GT in Langkawi 7 | SUMMARY OF MINISTRIES
International Federation Of Library Associations And Institutions (IFLA) 2018
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions World Library
and Information Congress 2018 (IFLA WLIC 2018) held from 24 to 30 August
2018 brought together great thinkers from around the world. The event was a
success for the National Library of Malaysia (PNM), an agency under the Ministry
of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MoTAC) which was responsible for
organising the event.
With the theme "Transform Libraries, Transform Societies" and the tagline
'Reaching out to the hard-to-reach', the congress focused on the critical role
played by libraries worldwide as a catalyst for nation’s development which lies in
their ability to transform societies into becoming knowledgeable and informative.
IFLA is a leading international body which represents the interests of libraries and
their information services as well as users. It is the global unified voice for libraries
and the information profession. PNM and IFLA have thus worked together to
organise this congress in ensuring its success.
YB Datuk Mohamaddin bin Ketapi, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia
officiated the opening ceremony of IFLA WLIC 2018. Also present at the
ceremony were Mdm Gloria Perez-Salmeron, IFLA President, Gerald Leitner,
Secretary General of IFLA, YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Ali Hamsa, Chief Secretary of
Malaysia and YBhg. Dato' Nafisah Ahmad, Director General of PNM.
Among the participants from all over the world attending the IFLA 2018
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International Federation Of Library Associations And Institutions (IFLA) 2018
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions World Library
and Information Congress 2018 (IFLA WLIC 2018) held from 24 to 30 August
2018 brought together great thinkers from around the world. The event was a
success for the National Library of Malaysia (PNM), an agency under the Ministry
of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MoTAC) which was responsible for
organising the event.
With the theme "Transform Libraries, Transform Societies" and the tagline
'Reaching out to the hard-to-reach', the congress focused on the critical role
played by libraries worldwide as a catalyst for nation’s development which lies in
their ability to transform societies into becoming knowledgeable and informative.
IFLA is a leading international body which represents the interests of libraries and
their information services as well as users. It is the global unified voice for libraries
and the information profession. PNM and IFLA have thus worked together to
organise this congress in ensuring its success.
YB Datuk Mohamaddin bin Ketapi, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia
officiated the opening ceremony of IFLA WLIC 2018. Also present at the
ceremony were Mdm Gloria Perez-Salmeron, IFLA President, Gerald Leitner,
Secretary General of IFLA, YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Ali Hamsa, Chief Secretary of
Malaysia and YBhg. Dato' Nafisah Ahmad, Director General of PNM.
Among the participants from all over the world attending the IFLA 2018
245
