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26/04/2026

Here’s the wonderful article that expresses so well what books and reading for children can do in forming identity. Congratulations to the writer and illustrator - Shalyn Yuen and Tan Su En.

TUCKED between vibrant illustrations and timeworn pages, a quiet question lingers: what does it mean to grow up Malaysian?

26/04/2026

Two books that beautifully capture the spirit of Malaysia with love, and gratitude for its heritage and people. By Shalyn Yuen and Tan Su En.

25/04/2026

Check out this great interview with Mr Peter Duke Chairman of the Duke Museum of Picture Book Art. Also highlighted some wonderful Oyez!books

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24/04/2026

We have published several new books and reprinting some favourite titles by Yusof Gajah! Now available at Duke Museum, GMBB.

The Duke Museum of Picture Book Art at GMBB creative mall in Kuala Lumpur is hosting a special event this month titled 'From Folklore To Alphabet (Dari Dongeng Ke Abjad)'. Photo: The Star/Azman Ghani
BOOK EVENT: 'FROM FOLKLORE TO ALPHABET'

Venue: Duke Museum of Picture Book Art, GMBB, KL

Date: ends April 30

The Duke Museum of Picture Book Art at GMBB creative mall in KL is running a special event titled From Folklore To Alphabet (Dari Dongeng Ke Abjad) this month, celebrating the importance of Malaysian children's literature in shaping national identity and fostering empathy among the younger generation.

At the recent opening ceremony, two titles were officially launched: a reproduction of the 1901 classic Fables and Folk-Tales From An Eastern Forest by late 19th century British ethnographer Walter Skeat, and Bunga Biru Istimewa by award-winning author and illustrator Basari Mat Yasit.

The event also serves as a platform to showcase a wide array of existing and new titles, such as the Alphabet Malaysia series and the reprinting of five beloved books by the late Yusof Gajah, including Roads, Elephant Teapot and Let's Build A House.

The recently published title, A Fun Day Out In Kuala Lumpur, a debut book by young illustrator Fathanah Khalid, which depicts three friends enjoying the iconic sights of the city, is also a notable highlight

A list of arts and culture events to check out in the Klang Valley this weekend and beyond

19/04/2026

Buku Baharu! Bunga Biru Istimewa oleh Basari Mat Yasit. Dilancarkan pada 16hb April oleh YBRS En Edy Irwan, Ketua Pengarah Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia. Dalam ucapan beliau: “Naskhah ini membawa mesej perpaduan yang sangat mendalam
melalui tema “Lain kaum, lain budaya, tapi sama seleranya. Kita melihat bagaimana bunga yang satu ini menyatukan tradisi Melayu dan Cina Peranakan melalui hidangan seperti kuih talam dan pulut tekan. Sebagaimana kata pujangga tersohor, Maya Angelou:
“In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.”
(Dalam kepelbagaian, wujudnya keindahan dan kekuatan).
Falsafah ini dizahirkan dengan indah oleh Basari, mengingatkan kita bahawa walaupun kita berbeza resipi dan rupa, kita tetap berkongsi kegembiraan dan keharmonian yang sama di bawah naungan alam yang satu. Semoga buku ini menjadi inspirasi kepada anak-anak kita untuk terus menghargai kekayaan alam dan indahnya hidup bersama
dalam kepelbagaian.”

16/04/2026

Oyez Book promotion and exhibition at Duke Museum with highlighted books and new books - Bunga Biru Istimewa by Basari Mat Yasit. Also new, A fun day out in Kuala Lumpur with illustrations by Farhanah Khalid (a debut book by this young illustrator who holds a diploma in animation). Congratulations!

05/04/2026

We are often asked: how do I publish my book? Do I self publish? What is the difference? How much does it cost to publish? How do I get bookstores to sell my books? How do I set the price? Can I make money from publishing? How do I tell the printer how I want my books printed? How do I check publishing contracts? How do I find illustrators for my book? And more. You can get all your questions answered during this session and no doubt even more questions as one question and answers lead to another. Why stay in doubt? Ask the questions, get the answers so that you can decide on your next step.

03/04/2026

Welcome to our Book Tree! We have been reorganising our shop at Bangsar and a new addtion is this gorgeous Book Tree! Soom it will be filled with books. Opening soon!

03/04/2026

A book tree at our shop! We have seen children come and go through the Oyez shop at Bangsar. A few dropped in to say hi during their uni break! Time flies but memories remain. We look forward to having more children entering the magical world of books. Reopening soon!

07/12/2025

🌽New! Continuing our international list - an amusing story with a load of information.
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Sinopsis: Pada suatu hari, sayur-sayuran memutuskan untuk mengadakan pertandingan antara jagung dan beras. Yang mana lebih penting? Padi bermula dengan menerangkan bagaimana ia ditanam dan dituai dengan teliti dan pelbagai manfaatnya. Jagung p**a mencertiakan cara ia ditanam secara saintifik serta pelbagai manfaatnya termasuk tangkainya juga boleh digunakan. Tiba-tiba lobak merah menyuarakan bahawa jagung itu bukan berasal dari China tetapi dari Mexico. Oh! Sayur-sayuran memutuskan bahawa pencalonan jagung itu harus dibatalkan. Walau bagaimanapun, padi bersuara dan mengatakan walaupun padi telah ditanam di China selama lebih seribu tahun, jagung tiba lebih 400 tahun yang lalu dan ia benar-benar sebahagian daripada China. Jagung berasa berpuas hati. Kemudian ibu dan dua orang anaknya masuk. Seorang anak ingin makan nasi, yang seorang lagi ingin makan kuih jagung. Apa yang akan dimasak oleh ibu? Sayur-sayuran memutuskan bahawa mana-mana yang dipilih oleh ibu akan menjadi pemenang. “Saya akan memasak nasi perak emas,” kata ibu. Apa itu? Itu adalah beras yang dicampur dengan jagung.

01/12/2025

Continuing our International List.
From China, a fascinating tale of a 2000 year old tradition - winter fishing using traditional methods at Lake Chagan. Why we love picture books - they are not only inspiring but also informative and appeal to both children and adults. We checked out Lake Chagan on Wikipedia and Youtube and found more information!
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Malam itu XiaoZhi tidak boleh tidur kerana keesokan hari, datuknya akan membawa dia menyaksi cara ikan ditangkap di Tasik Chagan. Budaya memancing ikan pada musim sejuk di Tasik Chagan di Jilin, timur laut China disenaraikan sebagai Warisan Budaya Tidak Ketara Kebangsaan Republik Rakyat China.. Teknik menangkap ikan yang bermula hampir 2,000 tahun yang lalu masih dikekalkan. Nelayan menggerudi lubang pada suhu -20 hingga -30 darjah Celsius. Tiada jentera moden digunakan, hanya manusia dan kuda. Penduduk tempatan berharap dengan memelihara cara memancing yang asli ini, dan menjaga ekosistem, akan terdapat banyak ikan untuk generasi akan datang. Para nelayan tahu, seperti yang mereka lakukan selama berabad-abad, bahawa tasik ini akan terus membekalkan sumber, hanya selagi ia dijaga dengan baik.