# PNM eReader

> eReader for ebook lending from Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.esentral.PNMreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.esentral.PNMreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.esentral.PNMreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Xentral Methods Sdn. Bhd.
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 157,370
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (1,633 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.29
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-07
- **First published:** 2017-01-23
- **Publisher country:** MY
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esentral.PNMreader)
- **Website:** [http://pnm.elib.com.my](http://pnm.elib.com.my/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pnm.elib.com.my/index.php/page/privacy](https://pnm.elib.com.my/index.php/page/privacy)

## Description

PNM eReader is the official ebook lending extension by Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia (National Library of Malaysia). It allows users to seamlessly access and read ebooks borrowed from the National Library’s digital collection. With an easy-to-use interface, the extension offers a convenient solution for Malaysian readers to enjoy vast literary resources wherever they are.

## Rankings

- #179,385 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.esentral.PNMreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's concept as a digital library that encourages reading and offers convenient access to various eBooks. However, multiple reviews report serious issues including app crashes, poor search functionality, and problems in borrowing and opening books. The book selection is limited, heavily Malay-focused, with few international titles. Users also criticize the outdated and complicated user interface, frequent logging out, and lack of key features like notifications and manual returns. Login and authentication problems further hinder the user experience. Improvements are urgently needed for stability, usability, and content diversity.

### Pros

- Encourages reading and provides access to various eBooks.
- Convenient way to borrow books without physically going to the library.
- User registration and overall concept are appreciated.
- App offers books across multiple categories.
- Some users find the app user friendly despite some issues.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes and has severe stability issues on Android devices.
- Search function is broken or returns errors consistently.
- Limited number and diversity of books, mostly Malay books with few international titles.
- Cannot borrow or download books properly; problems opening borrowed books.
- User interface is complicated, outdated, and has poor navigation and grammar.
- Automatic logging out and auto-uninstall issues reported repeatedly.
- No notification for reserved book availability and no option to manually return books.
- Authentication issues such as login errors and password reset failures.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.esentral.PNMreader)