KUALA LUMPUR, 29 MAY 2026 – Visitors at Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair are experiencing a new dimension of digital reading as Rakuten Kobo officially opens its immersive showcase at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, drawing crowds to its booth (No.207) with its blend of reading technology, interactive AI experiences, and lifestyle-focused digital reading solutions.
Making its appearance at KLIBF, Kobo is presenting a hands-on showcase featuring its latest generation of eReaders designed to suit different reading lifestyles, from lightweight everyday reading devices to advanced colour eReaders with note-taking functionality. Visitors can also enjoy exclusive event-only promotions, complimentary gifts with purchases and special eBook discounts throughout the fair.
Among Kobo’s eReaders, the Kobo Libra Colour, particularly its white variant, has emerged as the best-selling model in Malaysia, reflecting strong local preference for clean and minimalist device aesthetics. The device features a 7-inch colour display with handwritten note-taking functionality, offering users a more immersive and versatile digital reading experience. Apart from the Kobo Libra Colour, visitors can also explore the portable Kobo Clara Colour for immersive colour reading and the Kobo Clara BW, which delivers a distraction-free black-and-white reading experience.
Powered by E Ink Kaleido 3 display technology, Kobo’s colour eReaders allow visitors to experience book covers, illustrations, annotations and visual content in rich and diverse colours while maintaining the eye comfort associated with e-ink displays. The devices also feature ComfortLight PRO technology, IPX8 waterproof protection, Bluetooth support and extended battery life designed for modern reading lifestyles.
Apart from that, it also introduces visitors to Kobo’s AI Photo Experience, one of the booth’s most popular interactive attractions during the fair. Visitors who follow Kobo Malaysia on Instagram or TikTok can transform themselves into AI-generated portraits inspired by romance, sci-fi, Harry Potter-inspired fantasy and even Sherlock Holmes-inspired detective adventures.
Kobo’s participation at KLIBF 2026 comes amid continued momentum within the global digital reading market as readers increasingly seek distraction-free and portable reading experiences. Industry projections from Mordor Intelligence estimate the global eBook market to reach USD23.6 billion by 2031, this shows a growing demand for flexible and immersive digital reading solutions.
As reading habits continue evolving alongside digital lifestyles, eReaders are increasingly becoming dedicated spaces for focused reading as it offers users an alternative to screen fatigue and constant social media notifications. Colour eReaders are also expanding the appeal of digital reading beyond traditional readers by attracting audiences interested in comics, illustrated books, travel guides, cookbooks and visual storytelling content.
As part of its commitment to expanding local and relevant reading content for Malaysians, Kobo has collaborated with regional and international publishing partners including Bookiut, Penerbit-X, Patriots Asia, Canongate Books, Magrathea Publishing, 時報出版 and more. Here at Kobo, we believe in offering readers greater access to diverse digital titles across different genres and languages, while continuously expanding our content ecosystem to better serve readers’ evolving interests.
Bestselling eBooks in Malaysia by Kobo
- The Creature Keepers
- Saga Fantasi: Arkanis – Langit Lentura
- Phantom Reaper
- Spectral Guidance Services: Ashes of Death
- The Naga Protocol: A LEaDiNG LEDANG Story
- Hari-Hari Bersama Miyu
- Malaysia Sesudah Kiamat
- The Midnight Train
- The Book of Elon
- 祕密中的祕密【羅柏．蘭登系列Book6】
KLIBF 2026 Exclusive Promotions
Customers who purchase any Kobo eReader during the event will also receive a MYR 120 eBook voucher alongside exclusive Kobo stickers, while stocks last. Those who purchase an eReader together with an accessory will also receive a complimentary Kobo tote bag, while stocks last.
| Product | Promotional Price | RRP | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobo Libra Colour | MYR 999 | MYR 1,149 | Save MYR 150 |
| Kobo Clara Colour | MYR 709 | MYR 849 | Save MYR 140 |
| Kobo Clara BW | MYR 599 | MYR 749 | Save MYR 150 |
| Libra Colour SleepCover | MYR 130 | MYR 185 | Save MYR 55 |
| Clara BW / Clara Colour SleepCover | MYR 125 | MYR 155 | Save MYR 30 |
Visitors can continue to explore Kobo’s latest eReaders, exclusive promotions and interactive experiences at Booth 207 throughout the duration of KLIBF 2026 till 7 June 2026. Kobo is also offering a special discount on eBooks sitewide from 29 May to 8 June 2026 with the promo code “MYKL26”. To find out more about Kobo’s latest offerings and products, visit https://www.kobo.com/my/en.
