One of Malaysia's oldest libraries gets a new home in Kuala Lumpur


The entrance of the Malaysian Public Library, Research and Development Centre's new home at Wisma HELP in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: The Star/Raja Faisal Hishan

The Malaysian Public Library, Research and Development Centre (MPLRDC) has reopened at its new home at Wisma HELP, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara in Kuala Lumpur.

Previously known as the Malaysian Public Library Association, the MPLRDC is now ready to welcome the public to a literary destination with more than 65 years of local history.

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