Rules & Regulations

The Organiser of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair is the National Book Council of Malaysia. The Fair is open to all members of the Malaysian Book Publishers Association (MABOPA), Malaysian Book Exporters and Importers Association (MBEIA), Malaysian Booksellers Association (MBA), Malaysian Book Contractors Association (PKBM), Malaysian Scholarly Publication Council (MAPIM) and companies and statutory bodies involved in publishing and reading activities.

Booth Rental & Payment
Booth rental for each category of participants are shown in the Registration Form.  Payment should be made in favour of MAJLIS BUKU KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (PUBLIC BANK BERHAD-Acc. No: 3-1389450-12) and sent to the sales office together with the completed registration form.

Booth Specifications
A standard booth covers an area of 3m by 3m and comprises basic lighting, two book shelves, a table, a chair and a wastepaper basket.  Changes to the basic booth structure and design are subject to the Organiser’s approval and can only be done by the official contractor.  Additional fittings and furnishing, for which there will be separate charges, shall be provided by the official contractor only.

Booth Allocation
The Organiser will allocate booth location to exhibitors by balloting. Applications received after 31st. January 2008 shall not be balloted.

Vacant Booth
The Organiser will repossess and sell any vacant booths on the first day in the event of cancellation and withdrawal by the Exhibitors.  Booth rental and payment in this case will be forfeited by the Organiser.

Fire Policy
The Organiser shall provide an insurance cover for fire risks on stock in trade only. The insured sum shall not be more than RM10,000,000.00 (RM Ten Million) only.

Unsuitable Publications
The Exhibitor shall ensure that titles and exhibits prohibited by Malaysian laws are not displayed to the public. The Exhibitor shall indemnify the Organiser all expenses incurred in the removal of the exhibits. The exhibitor shall further indemnify the Organiser against all claims for compensation by the aggrieved party.

Opening Hours
The opening hours are as follows:

Tun Razak Hall 2, 3 and Legar Putra:  
    10.00 a.m to 7.00 p.m (Monday to Thursday)
    10.00 a.m to 9.00 p.m  (Friday to Sunday and public holidays)

Tun Razak Hall 4 (International Exhibitors)
    10.00 a.m to 7.00 p.m

The exhibitor must ensure that his booth shall remain open during opening hours.

Display Setting up and Removal
Setting up must be completed by 9.00p.m. on 3rd April 2008 while removal must be completed by 2.00 p.m. on 14th April 2008.

Special Provision
The Organiser reserves the right to amend and introduce new conditions when deemed necessary.

Disclaimer
The Organiser shall not be liable to any claims for compensation by the Exhibitors in the event the Fair is suspended or cancelled due to flood, fire, power failures, riots or any disruptions beyond the control of the Organiser.