MIRI: The Sarawak Book Fair & Authors Festival 2024 (SBAF) will take place at Bintang Megamall in Miri from October 24 to 27, with the theme “Information Technology in Writing.”
The event will bring together book lovers, writers, and publishers from Malaysia and nearby countries like Indonesia and Brunei.
SBAF 2024 aims to promote reading culture, highlight local literary works, and provide a platform for writers to showcase their talents.
The event will feature talks with authors, creative writing workshops, and book exhibition, to attract diverse audience.
Meanwhile, for the Kuching location, it will commence from October 28 to November 3, and Sibu will be from November 7 until 10.
Among the exhibitors that will enliven SBAF 2024 are Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka Brunei, Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak Branch, Sabah State Library, Chinese Writers Association, Big Bad Wolf (BBW), Sinaran Ilmu Learning & Consultancy PLT, Popular Book Co. (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd, Rinsya Chasiani Publication, Latip dan Keluarga Enterprise, Buku Fixi, PT Intan Pariwara from Indonesia, and many more.
SBAF 2024 will include notable local and international literary figures like Zainal Abidin Suhaili, Prof Ampuan Dr. Haji Brahim Ampuan Haji Tengah, Mohammed Zefri Ariff from Brunei, and Alexander Mering from Indonesia, who participated in the Wacana Sasterawan session.
In addition, various interesting events will take place throughout the four days of the festival in Miri, including the Sarawak Authors Highlight, Wacana Sasterawan, Meet & Greet sessions, Storytelling Competitions, Veteran Singing Competitions, Choir Competitions, and performances by guest artists.
For further inquiries, the public can contact Pustaka Miri at 085-422 525 or follow the official Pustaka Miri social media channels on Facebook.