Kopi Buk in Kota Baru is a place to discover rare books, random treasures

At his Kopi Buk shop in Kota Baru, Kelantan, Amir Hamzah has hundreds of rare and vintage books for sale, and if you are lucky, you might find first editions among them. Photo: Bernama

The humble Kopi Buk, a small business located far from the hustle and bustle of Kota Baru in Kelantan, might seem to be just another ordinary shop. But upon entering the premises, visitors will be surprised by the amount of secondhand books on offer.

According to shop owner, Amir Hamzah Abdul Shukor, he started selling items such as secondhand books, magazines and antiques in 2015, after accepting the voluntary separation scheme (VSS) offered by a private company in Kota Baru.