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Deputy Education Minister Officiates Closing Ceremony of PBAKL 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Deputy Minister of Education, YB Wong Kah Woh, yesterday officiated the closing ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) 2026 at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur. The 10-day event, which ran from May 29 to June 7, recorded an impressive attendance of 2,416,009 visitors, underscoring the continued growth and relevance of Malaysia’s book industry. A total of 232 exhibitor companies participated across 1,210 exhibition booths, comprising 209 local exhibitors and 23 international exhibitors. The strong participation highlighted the industry's dynamic development and increasing international recognition. In his closing address, Wong expressed appreciation for the overwhelming public response throughout the fair and said the success of PBAKL 2026 should serve as a benchmark for future editions. He also acknowledged the contributions of various stakeholders, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which participated as the Guest of Honour Country and enriched the event through cultural, literary, educational and publishing-related programmes. He noted that the involvement of countries from around the world not only showcased their unique knowledge and cultural heritage but also reinforced the role of books as a bridge connecting communities across languages, cultures and geographical boundaries. The closing ceremony also featured the presentation of ASEAN Record Recognition, the announcement of winners for the Telaah Online competition, and the presentation of the PBAKL 2026 Booth Awards. PBAKL remains one of the region’s largest literary events, promoting reading culture, knowledge sharing and international collaboration within the publishing industry. “This Year is Our Year” and “Guru Bitara is the Pulse of the Nation” were among the key themes highlighted during the event. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Deputy Minister of Education, YB Wong Kah Woh, yesterday officiated the closing ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) 2026 at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur. The 10-day event, which ran from May 29 to June 7, recorded an impressive attendance of 2,416,009 visitors, underscoring the […]