The national unity ministry and the National Library of Malaysia are developing the National Reading Index to track Malaysians’ reading habits. (National Library of Malaysia pic)PETALING JAYA : The National Reading Index (NRI) is set to become a key driver of Malaysia’s Reading Nation 2030 strategy by offering a scientific and comprehensive measure of the country’s reading culture. National unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang said reading surveys conducted since 2005 showed encouraging progress but did not fully capture Malaysians’ actual reading habits. National unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang said the National Reading Index will help evaluate literacy policies and shape better evidence-based strategies. New National Book PolicyHe added that the national unity ministry, together with the education ministry, was finalising a new National Book Policy.