Enhancing Children's Education Through Strengthening a Reading Culture

A reading culture must become an integral part of children's education. By fostering reading habits, we equip children not only with knowledge but also with the critical and analytical thinking skills essential for their development. Collective efforts from society, the government, and the private sector to facilitate access to books and promote reading interest will yield long-term benefits. As Ki Hajar Dewantara once said, "If we want this nation to progress, then education is the key. Education that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and instills a love of reading from an early age."