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“Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” – Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
“直到害怕再也无法阅读之际,我才爱上阅读, 就像人一般不会爱上呼吸一样。”—— 哈波 李《杀死一只知更鸟》
Dear POPULAR family members,
Did last issue’s stunning centrefold leave you intrigued about the picturesque location? The mystery is finally revealed! Flip to the centre spread for the answer now!
How much can be accomplished in 10 years? A mighty lot! As this issue’s Special Feature celebrates POPULAR Beijing’s many milestones, we take a peek into the decade-long journey, from where it all started to where it is today.
Have you been to any book fairs recently? Hot off the press is our editor’s fresh insights into the recently concluded Taipei International Book Exhibition. Be sure to check it out on page 9!
Are book fairs only about books? Well, for some of us, visiting book fairs is not only a time of family bonding over the joy of finding a good read, it’s a time of getting up close and personal with some of our favourite writers too. Turn to page 13 to learn how POPULAR Malaysia brings its Mega Bookfair to readers in the different states.
Did you know that besides retail outlets, POPULAR Bookstore also operates in schools? And they are only set up on this sunny island? Curious? Find out more on page 27!
Being the frontline staff has never been easy; POPULAR Singapore’s conscientious efforts and hard work to provide a sincere and dedicated service to our customers have not been forgotten. Read about how our service superstars broke their own record at the national Excellent Service Award 2015 ceremony on page 19.
Hey readers, we hear you! Thank you for your feedback to include more articles in the POP Corner, and sharing with us all your travels and pleasures in life. So, please keep the feedback and submissions coming! Write to us!
亲爱的大众家庭成员们:
大家还记得上一期中间跨页中美得令人屏息的风景照吗?如 此壮丽景色究竟在哪儿?答案就在本期的中间跨页!
人生有多少个十年,而十年可完成多少事情?本期首 篇“与众不同”即记录大众在北京发展的十年之旅,回顾同 仁们胼手胝足,让大众在北京拔地而起的点点滴滴。
不知您最近可有参观书展?我们的编辑同仁即造访了刚 落下帷幕的“第24届台北国际书展”,并将其观察心得化 为第9页的文字。
所谓“书展”,难道就只有书籍吗?其实书展不仅是与 亲友同读同乐的好节目,同时也是我们与心仪作家近距离接 触的好机会。请翻至第13页,看一看马来西亚大众同仁们 如何在全马多州举办一场又一场成功的大型书展。
除了零售门市之外,您可知道大众也入驻校园传书香? 本期第27页即介绍了新加坡大众同仁们经营学校贩卖部的 故事。
大众前线同仁的工作毫不轻松,他们为顾客提供真诚服 务的勤勉与认真,不曾被遗忘。这群服务之星即在2015年 新加坡全国“卓越服务奖”中打破纪录,获颁更多奖项。这 些佳绩业已载于第19页,是为我们的客服典范。
读者们,您们的心声我们都听见了!感谢您们的反馈意 见,诸如壮大“众的声音”,加入更多文章等,我们都作出 了相应的改进。也感谢大家分享旅游与生活点滴,我们的信 箱将继续守候诸位的文稿与反馈。
Charissa Ng 黄静芝 Managing Editor 主编
popnews@popularworld.com
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