Malay literature not fully exploited.
Despite being so rich, not much has been written about Malay literature. Highlighting the works of many Malay writers, Hjh Aminah Hj Momin, the acting director of the Language and Literature Bureau, said not much has been written about literary figures such as Muda Omar' Ali Saifuddien, Yahya MS, Badaruddin HO, Adi Rumi, Wijaya, Shukri Zain, Yura Halim, Muslim Burmat, Norsiah MS, K Manis, Hashim Hamid, Patani and Rahimi AB, which can be a rich source of knowledge for all. Speaking during the closing of a Malay literature research workshop at the bureau's building yesterday, she said the main role of the bureau was to make sure that works of these figures reach to the public and that it was high time that the department started publishing books on their writings as the bureau has many award-winning writers who have promoted the image and name of Brunei. The bureau is the right place for such people to fulfil their role that is consistent with their tasks as editors, proof-reade