This Malaysia Day, six independent bookshops join forces for a 'library card' project


Book lovers show off their 'MER[D]EKA' library cards as they make a stop at the Tintabudi bookshop in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Tintabudi

Here's something for book lovers and thrill seekers. If you’ve ever wanted to be part of the Amazing Race, now might be your chance ... minus the running.

Join a fun mapping project organised by six independent bookstores in the Klang Valley this Malaysia Day season, aptly called MER[D]EKA.

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RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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