Reading habit is poor among Indonesians because most people haven’t realized the importance of reading.
Reading is important to transform knowledge and technology.
By reading, one knows the world. He or she will understand what he doesn’t see
by himself or herself. The lines of the paragraphs in an article contain pieces
of knowledge. The knowledge is needed to improve the quality of human’s life.
Technology transformation from other country can only be done by reading a lot
various sources of literature. Valuable books in libraries and bookstores mean
nothing if they are not read.
Realizing the importance of reading will make someone
motivated to read. When we know that something is very important because it can
give us valuable information, we will try to get or do the thing. For example,
a businessman who always follows latest information or news, will know what to
do in his/ her business. He will make a good decision to make a transaction.
Most people in all developed countries have realized the importance or reading
and they have good reading habits. In bus and train stations, vehicles, waiting
rooms, parks, people like reading. They enjoy reading which gives them valuable
knowledge and inspiration.
A good understanding toward the importance of reading can be
achieved by well organized and effective campaign. To plant an understanding in
a generation’s minds is not an easy job. It needs a hard work from all
components of the nation, especially the government. A serious campaign which
is organized by the central and local government can help common people wake up
and stand to face the real competition. The campaign can be done through
various kinds of mass media such as TV, radio, booklets, bulletins, newspapers,
magazines. It can also be conducted by teachers, parents and all people who
care.
Therefore, a nation-wide effective campaign of the
importance of reading by all components of the nation should be done,
facilitated by the government, to face the tighter competition. The world has
forced globalization. Those people with little knowledge will be left behind.
To speed up the better change in this country, a good reading habit is really
important.
