Sharjah has secured exclusive rights to operate BookXcess across the Middle East and Africa. TNPS traces the deal back to a 2019 pledge — and asks why Western trade press missed it.
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The Sharjah Book Authority visited Kuala Lumpur two weeks before KLIBF, meeting Big Bad Wolf, BookXcess and Kota Buku. TNPS analyses what it means for the emerging south-south publishing corridor.
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Malaysia’s Home Ministry moves to reform its book-banning process. A reminder that every country censors — the question is how transparently.
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Cambodian Librarians Association partners with CamEd Business School and international universities for a 2026 ESG reading contest targeting emerging markets.
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Malaysia’s KOTA BACA 2026 transforms Kuala Lumpur’s Dataran Merdeka into a national reading ecosystem, uniting government, publishers and citizens to democratise book access.
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BookFest Malaysia celebrates 20 years at KLCC with 530+ booths, trilingual programming, and industry awards, highlighting Malaysia’s growing book market.
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Over 300 Malaysian publishing professionals convened by PKB signal renewed commitment to digital transformation and soft power ambitions in global book trade.
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Malaysian students’ reading scores have plummeted, but digital platforms present an unexpected solution for publishing professionals.
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KLAB 2025 attracted 93,000 visitors and expanded regionally. Discover how Malaysia’s indie book fair is reshaping homegrown literature’s market reach.
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KLABF 2025 hosts 125+ exhibitors from 20 countries, showcasing art books, zines, and emerging publishing talent.
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Vietnam and Malaysia’s leading education publishers partner to develop integrated digital learning solutions and AI-powered teaching tools across ASEAN markets.
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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/04/20/collaboration-to-support-literature-museum
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