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Kota Buku aims to represent Malaysian books and content on an international levelagency that promotes Malaysiana (content relating to Malaysia) to the international market. To become the bridge for local and international publishers. Kota Buku envisions Malaysia as a gatekeeper for ASEAN content.How will you achieve this?We noticed that there is a genuine need for capacity building in the local book industry and this can be achieved through training and market expansion, helping industry players adapt to digital publishing and market their content abroad instead of just focusing on book sales. Kota Buku established the Kota Buku Academy and Kota Buku Rights Agency to help train and expand these niche but vital areas.We also provide services to the book industry such as rights, digital publication for authors, research and consultancy, and social enterprise.Kota Buku aims to represent Malaysian books and content on an international level. In order to do that, we need a suitable platform where local and international publishers and content creators can meet, buy and sell rights, and acquire information. With that in mind, the KLTCC came to be.What is the state of Malaysia’s copyright industry?Malaysia has been showing consistent growth in terms18 Elite+