Book Companies in Malaysia

Book companies in Malaysia are responsible for the distribution and sale of books within the country. There are a number of large and small book companies operating in Malaysia, with the majority of them based in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.

The Malaysian book market is a relatively small one, worth an estimated RM1 billion (US$250 million) in 2016. However, it is growing at a steady rate of around 5% per year. The majority of book sales in Malaysia are of English-language titles, followed by Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese-language titles.

The largest book company in Malaysia is MPH Bookstores, which operates a nationwide chain of bookstores. Other notable book companies include Popular Book Co., Times Bookstores, and Kinokuniya. These companies offer a wide range of books, from bestsellers to educational texts, and cater to a variety of customers, from students to business professionals.

The Malaysian government has also been supportive of the book industry, with initiatives such as the National Book Development Fund providing financial assistance to local publishers and authors. In addition, the government has set up a number of book fairs and festivals, such as the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair, which help to promote reading and literacy in Malaysia.