Best Bookstores and Libraries in Kuala Lumpur
Summary: Interested in finding the best bookstores and libraries in Kuala Lumpur? Here is a great list to get you started exploring the world of books and more in Kuala Lumpur.
Kinokuniya Malaysia
Kinokuniya is a large Japanese bookstore chain with a vast selection of English, Japanese, Chinese, and Malay titles, including books, magazines, and stationery.
Website: www.malaysia.kinokuniya.com
Address: KLCC, Lot 406-408 & 429-430, Level 4, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
MPH Bookstores
MPH Bookstores is one of the oldest bookstore chains in Malaysia, offering a wide range of books, stationery, and educational materials.
Website: www.mphonline.com
Address: Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Times Bookstores
Times Bookstores is a retail bookstore chain with a selection of books for all ages, including bestsellers, children's books, and educational materials.
Website: www.timesbookstores.com.my
Address: Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Lot 6.49.00, Level 6, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
BookXcess
BookXcess is known for offering a wide range of books at discounted prices, including overstocked and remaindered books across various genres.
Website: www.bookxcessonline.com
Address: Tamarind Square, Persiaran Multimedia, Cyber 11, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Gerakbudaya Bookshop
Gerakbudaya is an independent bookstore that specializes in books on social activism, politics, and culture, with a focus on Malaysian and Southeast Asian perspectives.
Website: www.gerakbudaya.com
Address: 2, Jalan Bukit 11/2, Seksyen 11, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Library
The Kuala Lumpur Library offers a comprehensive collection of books and multimedia resources, and it serves as a community space for learning and events.
Address: Jalan Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
National Library of Malaysia
The National Library of Malaysia is the primary national information resource center and serves as a repository of Malaysia's knowledge heritage.
Website: www.pnm.gov.my
Address: 232, Jalan Tun Razak, Titiwangsa, 50572 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
British Council Malaysia Library
The British Council Malaysia Library offers a wide range of English language books, educational resources, and cultural materials, as well as events and workshops.
Website: www.britishcouncil.my/library
Address: Ground Floor, West Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142C Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Raja Tun Uda Library
Raja Tun Uda Library, also known as the Shah Alam Library, is a state-of-the-art public library with a wide range of books and digital learning facilities.
Website: www.ppas.gov.my
Address: Jalan Kelab Golf 13/6, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail Library
This community library serves the residents of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail with a collection of books and resources for both adults and children.
Address: Jalan Athinahapan, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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