Best Bookstores and Libraries in Malacca
Summary: What are the best bookstores and libraries in Malacca? In this article we highlight the best bookstores and libraries in Malacca.
MPH Bookstores
MPH Bookstores is a large Malaysian bookstore chain that offers a wide selection of books, stationery, and magazines. It is one of the oldest and most established book retailers in Malaysia.
Website: www.mphonline.com
Address: Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, Jalan Merdeka, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka
BookXcess
BookXcess is known for offering a wide range of books at discounted prices. They have a unique concept of selling overprinted and unsold books from international distributors.
Website: www.bookxcessonline.com
Address: Amcorp Mall, 18, Jalan Melaka Raya 23, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka
Popular Book Co. (M) Sdn Bhd
Popular is a well-known bookstore chain in Malaysia that offers a comprehensive range of books, educational resources, stationery, and multimedia products.
Website: www.popular.com.my
Address: AEON Bandaraya Melaka Shopping Centre, Lot S45, 2nd Floor, No.2, Jalan Lagenda, Taman 1 Lagenda, 75400 Melaka
Kinokuniya
Kinokuniya is a Japanese bookstore chain that provides a wide array of English, Japanese, Chinese, and Malay titles, known for its extensive collection and comfortable reading environment.
Website: www.kinokuniya.com/my/
Address: Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur (Note: This is the nearest Kinokuniya location to Malacca, as there may not be a physical store in Malacca itself)
Gerakbudaya Bookshop
Gerakbudaya is an independent bookstore that specializes in books on social, political, and cultural issues, with a focus on Malaysian and Southeast Asian perspectives.
Address: 2, Jalan Bukit 11/2, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor (Note: This is the nearest Gerakbudaya location to Malacca, as there may not be a physical store in Malacca itself)
Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia Cawangan Melaka
The National Library of Malaysia's Melaka branch serves as a public library offering a vast collection of books, periodicals, and digital resources for readers and researchers.
Address: Jalan Bukit Baru, 75150 Melaka
Perpustakaan Awam Melaka
Perpustakaan Awam Melaka is the state public library of Malacca, providing access to a variety of books, multimedia resources, and community programs.
Address: Jalan Bukit Baru, 75150 Melaka
Perpustakaan Cawangan Krubong
This branch library in Krubong offers a local community space with a selection of books and reading materials for all ages.
Address: Jalan Krubong, Taman Krubong Jaya, 75260 Melaka
Perpustakaan Cawangan Bachang
Perpustakaan Cawangan Bachang is a branch library that caters to the Bachang community, providing educational and leisure reading materials.
Address: Jalan Tun Fatimah, Bachang, 75350 Melaka
Perpustakaan Cawangan Ayer Keroh
Located in the Ayer Keroh area, this library branch serves the local population with a collection of books, magazines, and digital media.
Address: Jalan Mitc, Hang Tuah Jaya, 75450 Ayer Keroh, Melaka
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