SIBF 2026
Selangor International Fellowship Programme
AT SELANGOR INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR 2026
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION / SIBF 2026
Selangor
International
Fellowship
Programme
A global platform for the book industry.
The Selangor International Fellowship Programme (SIFP) is a flagship initiative under the Selangor Education Summit and the Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF), aimed at strengthening international collaboration in the global book industry.
Since 2022, SIFP has gathered fellows from around the world to engage in professional exchanges, business matching, and knowledge-sharing sessions in Selangor, Malaysia. The programme connects publishers, authors, educators, and book professionals globally through meaningful dialogue and cultural exchange.
Participating Countries.
Connecting the global book community through
stories, knowledge and collaboration.
United Arab Emirates
Germany
Norway
Philippines
India
Thailand
Iran
The Selangor International Fellowship Programme aims to strengthen Selangor as Southeast Asia’s Children’s Rights hub, where we can promote Malaysian works and collaborate with international partners. This programme focuses on information exchange, professional dialogue, and the building of the international book industry ecosystem.
Last year, six countries, comprising the United Kingdom, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea, and North Macedonia, took part in the first-ever Selangor International Fellowship programme.
2023/2024 Package
The Gold
Support Package
- A plane ticket for a Round Trip / Economy Class to and from your country.
- 4 nights accommodation.
- Participate in seminars and business meetings.
- Fun day trip within Selangor: experience village lifestyle, art and culture in Selangor.
The Silver
Support Package
- Benefit from a 4 nights accommodation.
- Fun day trip within Selangor: experience village lifestyle, art and culture in Selangor.
- Applicants will participate in seminars and business meetings.
- Welcome dinner with with VVIP and local publishers.
The Bronze
Support Package
- You will participate in seminars and business meetings.
- Fun day trip within Selangor: experience village lifestyle, art and culture in Selangor.
- Welcome dinner with VVIP and local publisher.
The Gold
Support Package
- A plane ticket for a Round Trip / Economy Class to and from your country.
- 4 nights accommodation.
- Participate in seminars and business meetings.
- Fun day trip within Selangor: experience village lifestyle, art and culture in Selangor.
The Silver
Support Package
- Benefit from a 4 nights accommodation.
- Fun day trip within Selangor: experience village lifestyle, art and culture in Selangor.
- Applicants will participate in seminars and business meetings.
- Welcome dinner with with VVIP and local publishers.
The Bronze
Support Package
- You will participate in seminars and business meetings.
- Fun day trip within Selangor: experience village lifestyle, art and culture in Selangor.
- Welcome dinner with VVIP and local publisher.
In order to apply, you must full fill the following application conditions:
- All applicants from all over the world are welcome and encouraged to apply.
- Eligible applicants those that fall under the following categories:
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- Representatives of Publishing Houses
- Editors
- Publishing Copyright Agencies
- Publishing Associations
- Non-Governmental Organizations