THE ship MV Doulos Hope, home of an iconic floating book fair, will dock at Labuan Port from July 7 to 29.
The 23-day stay is part of the vessel’s ongoing South-East Asia voyage, following its recent stop in Magong, Taiwan, and ahead of its journey to Puerto Princesa in the Philippines.
MV Doulos Hope, operated by GBA Ships, is widely known for hosting one of the world’s largest travelling book fairs at sea.
Onboard, visitors can browse thousands of titles ranging from children’s publications to academic works and world literature, all offered at affordable prices, reported Bernama.
The unique attraction aims to promote literacy, education and cross-cultural understanding through its global tour.
Labuan Port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd confirmed the vessel’s arrival, with its managing director Datuk Seri Patrick Tiong saying that the extended port call was expected to bring positive economic spillovers to the island.
Due to limited capacity, visitors are encouraged to book online for entry slots, while safety protocols will be enforced to manage crowd flow.
Other than Labuan, MV Doulos Hope will also be docking in Kota Kinabalu from Aug 20 to Sept 10.
These will be the only Malaysian stops for the vessel this year.
