A graduate receives the Most Dedicated award from Dr Abang Rauf. From left are Japri, Lo, and Saptuyah.

KUCHING (Feb 25): A total of 12 Kampung Haji Baki villagers have graduated from the Sarawak State Library (Pustaka Sarawak) Adult Literacy Programme (Series 1) 2025 here today.

Pustaka Sarawak chief executive officer Japri Bujang Masli said the graduates were aged between 60 and 81.

“The Adult Literacy Programme in Kampung Haji Baki is a collaboration between Pustaka Negeri and the Kampung Haji Baki Residents’ Association.

“This programme aims to recognise those who have completed their literacy education from September 2024 to February 2025,” he said during the graduation ceremony.

Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, who supported the programme, officiated at the event.

Japri said Pustaka Sarawak has partnered with public libraries, village libraries, digital community centres, and state assembly members on the programme statewide.

“The Adult Literacy Programme is a new service by Pustaka Sarawak aimed at improving literacy levels among adults aged 15 and above who cannot read or write.

“To enhance literacy and promote lifelong learning, the Adult Literacy Programme Team has developed a specialised learning module focusing on the 3Rs (Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic) while also helping to improve participants’ quality of life,” he said.

Japri said Pustaka Sarawak is committed to creating opportunities for everyone to learn regardless of social status.

“Besides raising literacy levels, activities like recipe-reading literacy sessions are also planned to encourage participants to become entrepreneurs and improve their livelihoods,” he added.

Among those present were Pustaka Negeri Sarawak chairman Datuk Dr Abang Abdul Raul Abang Zen and Kampung Haji Baki penghulu Saptuyah Yusuf.