A total of 2,441 books including some rare books from the time of pre-independent Malaya, from Dr Goh Cheng Teik’s personal collection were presented to the THOL. They are valued at over RM200,000 with titles related to History, Politics, Government, Ethnic Relations, Religion and Economic and Social Development.
This collection of books written by prominent and influential writers, built up in more than four decades and gathered from all corners of the world will make an impressive addition to the existing THOL collection of 130,470 items.
Dr Goh Cheng Teik said “Since I have collected far more books than I am able to read, I should share them with those who have time to do so, particularly students and lecturers. I can still refer to them at this library when necessary”
The hard collection of books, print journals and newspapers is complemented by thousands of electronic and audiovisual materials which include more than 24,000 online e-books, 15,000 electronic journals and 18 online e-databases. The ISO-9001 certified library (since April 2003) serves the students and staff of both Sunway University College and Monash University, Malaysia. The library is well supported by Monash University which provides over 700 e-databases, 100,000 e-books and other e-resources to the Monash Malaysia community.
The total library materials budget over the past eight years amounted to RM22.7 million. The budget for this year is RM4.57 million which is shared in the portions of RM2.059 million for Sunway and RM2.511 million for Monash University, Malaysia.
YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah, Founder and Chairman of the Sunway Group received the books in a presentation ceremony from Dr Goh Cheng Teik. The ceremony was witnessed by the Guest-of-Honour, YB Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, the Minister of Education, Malaysia.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah said “It is increasingly recognised, that an educated person will be someone who has learned how to learn and throughout his or her lifetime, continues to learn. Dr Goh’s special book collection will therefore contribute substantially to this continuous learning process”
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said “I am quite sure that the books received today would definitely increase Sunway University College’s reputation as an excellent academic institution, with one of the finest private university libraries in this region”
Datuk Seri added “In education institutions, a library plays a vital role in cultivating reading habits among students. Hence having a good variety of books in every field to cater to every student’s need and interest is essential to bolster the Government’s efforts to make Malaysians a reading community. With that, I encourage all of you to read at least one book a month as books are life-long resources for the human race.”
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