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Cultivating Readership, Protecting RightsAs organizers of the Kuala Lumpur International Trade and Copyright Centre, part of the KL International Book Fair in May, Perbadanan Kota Buku aims to put Malaysian con- tent on the international mapKota Buku is a one-stop centre (or “Book City”) to gather readers, writers and publishers, and help develop Malaysia’s book industry through capacity building, content trade, activities and technology enablingThe Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair, which runs from April 29 to May 7, is a major event on the international publishing calendar, with some 800 booths and 2.5 million visitors perusing books or attending launches,seminars and other activities. It concludes with the Kuala Lumpur Trade and Copyright Centre (KLTCC), a three-day trade meet organized by Perbadanan Kota Buku.Kota Buku is a one-stop centre (or “Book City”) to gather readers, writers and publishers, and help develop Malaysia’s book industry through capacity building, content trade, activities and technology enabling.Elite+ spoke to Kota Buku executives about content licensing, copyright, training, children’s books and other topics, with some of the key points condensed below. The complete interviews can be read at eliteplusmagazine.com.Chief Executive Officer Sayed Munawar Sayed Mohd Mustar, on Perbadanan Kota Buku:What are the major objectives of PKB?To become a one-stop centre for readers, writers and publishers in order to enhance and encourage the growth of the local book market. To become theElite+ 17