People need to read more

People need to read more

From Koran Tempo

For most Indonesian people books are not a primary need, in fact not even a secondary need. This is due to, among other things, the lack of a reading habit and the high prices of books.

In fact, the reading habit can be developed by reading amusing or interesting material like comics, novels and lifestyle magazines, before seeking more knowledge from books on science, technology and socio-political affairs.

On the other hand, the government should encourage lower book prices by, for instance, removing the taxes on paper, book publication and sales.

Actually, books are not only intended for students but also for all segments of society. Let us make books a primary need as they constitute windows on the world and are capable of broadening our horizons.

NOVINERLIANA SIMARMATA Sumedang, West Java