Seven books written on state`s history

Johor - SIXTY-five researchers and writers have been selected to write on the state‘s history over the past eight years.

State Rural and Regional Development Committee chairman Asiah Ariff said they were chosen after attending workshops organised by Yayasan Warisan Johor.

She said the workshops were organised to chronicle the history of all past leaders and personalities in the state.

“The upcoming workshop will be conducted on July 18,” she said.

Asiah told Datuk Osman Sapian (BN - Kempas) that the teams had produced seven books so far.

Among the books are Pejuang Terbilang Johor (2002), Tokoh Ternama Johor (2003), Pengukir Nama Johor (2004) and Pengemudi Bahtera Merdeka Johor (2007).

Asiah also said the group was working on a book of biographies of important personalities, which would be released next year.

Source: http://thestar.com.my (July 05, 2008)
Credit Photo: www.seanet2003.com

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