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Structure
The organizational structure of Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka is based on the needs
and requirements of the present development. The Department presently has thirteen
sections namely:
Administration and Operation Section
Language Propagation and Development Section
Literature Propagation and Development Section
Publication Section
Book Planning Section
Library Section
Art and Design Section
Research and Documentation Section
Educational Book Section
Magazine Section
Publicity and Public Relation Section
Training Section
Information Technology Section
Administration and Operation Section
- The Section acts as the prime mover of the Department, both in the internal as
well as in the external duties/ affairs of the Department.
- Comprise of Finance, Planning, General and Staff Management, Store and Marketing
Units.
Language Development And Propagation Section
- Comprise of Language Propagation, Translation, Etymology and Terminology Sections.
- To co-ordinate the use of Malay Language and Jawi writing on sign boards, banners,
etc in public as well as private sectors.
- The Translation works
- The lexicographical works
- The terminological works and to undertake MABBIM projects.
Literature Propagation and Development Section
- To undertake literary activities such as talks, competitions, workshops, meets,
etc.
- To publish the journal Pangsura biannually.
- To undertake MASTERA projects.
Publication Section
- To undertake publication publishing works of books, journals and magazines, leaflets,
programmes, forms and certificates.
- To undertake duties pertaining to the payment of royalties to authors.
Book Planning Section
- To undertake the publication of general books.
- To undertake manuscript evaluation and review prior to approval for publication.
- Research and Documentation Section
- Comprise of Research, Acquisition end Beriga Journal Units.
- To undertake field research, the collection of local cultural artifact, folklores,
newspaper clippings, magnetic tapes and micro films.
- To publish the quarterly journal Beriga.
Publicity and Public Relation Section
Responsible for the promotion of the departmental activities through the media.
Training Section
To undertake duties relating to courses, attachment training both locally and abroad
for the department's staff.
Special Aide to Director
The portfolio is held by a senior language officer. Assist the Director in the accomplishment
of particular duties.
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