Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF 2010)
When: until 28 March 2010
Time:
Mon-Thurs: 10am-8pm
Fri-Sun, Public Holidays: 10am-9pm
Admission: FREE
Organisers:
Majlis Buku Kebangsaan Malaysia - MBKM (National Book Council of Malaysia)
Malaysia Book Industry Council - MBIC
Event Manager: Snatrade Sdn Bhd
Category of visitors:
Book publishers, book contractors, book exporters and importers, booksellers, writers, translators, designers, illustrators, librarians, lecturers, teachers, students, and the general public.
Visitors' Record:
2006 - 700,000 visitors
2007 - 1,000,000 visitors
2008 - 2,200,000 visitors
2009 - 1,500,000 visitors
What's new in KLIBF 2010
For KLIBF 2010, several firsts are introduced. The first Guest of Honour was unanimously awarded to the state of Melaka.
Another first is the establishment of a "Trade Fair" section, specially dedicated for local and foreign trade exhibitors and visitors to encourage exchanging of publishing and distribution rights for the benefit of the local book industry players.
The "Trade Fair" will be held at the Tun Razak Hall 2 (across the river) during the 5 working days of KLIBF (Monday 22st - Friday 26th). Opening hours are from 10.00am to 7.00pm. Only trade visitors are allowed access to the trade area.
Where:
Putra World Trade Centre(PWTC)
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
