PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - West Java Provincial Secretary Herman Suryatman together with the Head of the West Java Regional Library and Archives Service (Dispusipda) Kim Agung launched the ASIIK platform, Electronic Literacy Platform at Gasibu Field, Bandung City, Monday ( 10/6/2024 ).

The ASIIK platform is a "digital library" or digital library that the public can use to read E-Books or electronic books.

By "scanning the QR Code" available in the Gasibu Bandung area, specifically around the east side of the field, residents who are there can access this digital reading platform to increase their insight and literacy.

"I have just launched ASIIK, the Electronic Literacy Platform, a simple platform and we are starting to launch it in Gasibu. Please access it," said Herman.

According to Herman, ASIIK is a simple platform but has good benefits if used as well as possible by the community, especially visitors to Gasibu.

Moreover, continued Herman, literacy is the key to the progress of a civilization. Furthermore, the welfare of society is the ultimate goal of all efforts made.

"(ASIIK) is simple, but it has a lot of meaning. We can increase literacy to improve the quality of life," said Herman.

"We all want to be prosperous and to be prosperous we have to have good literacy. To increase literacy, please access ASIIK," he said.

Head of West Java Dispusipda Kim Agung invited all parties to work together to increase people's love of reading.

Kim is also happy that the launch of ASIIK this time is a stimulus to increase the literacy of West Java residents.

Apart from the Gasibu Field in Bandung, ASIIK spots are also available in other public spaces such as the Saparua GOR and the West Java Dispusipda Office.

Outside Bandung City, currently the Electronic Literacy Platform is only available in Sekarwangi Village, Buahdua District and Genteng Village, Sukasari District, Sumedang Regency.

"Let's increase the love of reading through ASIIK access and make West Java a literate society," said Kim Agung.

Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of Aksaramaya, a technology company that focuses on developing digital literacy, Sulasmo Sudharno, also invited West Java residents to take advantage of ASIIK provided by the West Java Provincial Government.

"Coming to Gasibu, friends can enjoy a lot of content and books to improve literacy and ultimately improve the welfare of the people of West Java by reading," said Sulasmo.

The ASIIK platform developed by Aksaramaya together with the West Java Dispusipda is a device for reading digital books with a "scan QR code" mechanism. This application is also equipped with a "reader" and "dashboard monitoring" to monitor utilization.