Empowering communities through knowledge, fostering creativity, and driving sustainable economic growth across Selangor
Our Impact
Creating meaningful change through books, collaboration, and community empowerment
Economic Empowerment
Supporting local economies through opportunities for book sellers, food vendors, and related businesses, creating a vibrant and inclusive environment that benefits the entire community.
Entrepreneurial Growth
Inspiring book-themed ventures while creating jobs for event staff and marketing professionals. Our fair boosts local tourism, benefiting hotels, cafes, and transport services.
Creative Collaboration
Connecting authors, publishers, and book sellers in a shared space to collaborate and create meaningful, high-quality content that benefits and educates society.
Who We Are
Organized by Selangor Public Library Corporation
The Selangor International Book Fair (SIBF) is proudly organized by the Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) / Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Selangor, an organization dedicated to fostering a reading culture and empowering knowledge within the community.
As a library, we see ourselves as facilitators, working alongside many others to create a space where knowledge, creativity, and economic growth can thrive together.
Learn More About PPASThe Journey of SIBF
From humble beginnings to international recognition
From SBF to SIBF
Before becoming the Selangor International Book Fair in 2022, our event was known as the Selangor Book Fair (Pesta Buku Selangor) — a beloved state-level celebration that has grown exponentially over 16 remarkable years.
Humble Beginnings
Launched at Kompleks PKNS Shah Alam, establishing the foundation for what would become Selangor's premier book celebration.
Expansion to SACC
Moved to Shah Alam Convention Centre, marking significant growth in scale and ambition.
Record-Breaking Year
Achieved unprecedented success with over half a million visitors.
515,801 VisitorsInnovation During Pandemic
Successfully launched as Malaysia's first hybrid book fair, featuring "Hati & Minda Sasterawan" with distinguished literary figures.
6 National Laureates 5 Renowned AuthorsGoing International
Rebranded as Selangor International Book Fair, expanding reach to welcome international participants and publishers.