From
left
to
right:
Julian
Chou,
General
Manager
of
Rakuten
Kobo
Asia,
Denon
Lim,
President
and
Chief
Editor
of
Lingzi
Media,
Michael
Tamblyn,
CEO
of
Rakuten
Kobo,
Hironori
Shimada,
Director
of
Rakuten
Asia,
and
Maureen
Ho,
Chief
Editor
of
Focus
Publishing.
Avid
readers
and
book
lovers
across
Malaysia
–
including
more
than
200,000
existing
Kobo
members
–
can
now
access
Kobo
Plus
via
the
Kobo
Books
App
for
iOS
or
Android
and
directly
on
Kobo
eReaders
to
begin
discovering
new
authors
and
genres.
The global eBook market is valued at
USD 18.02 billion this year and is projected to grow to USD 22.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.78%. The driving force of growth is expected to come from Asia, and the launch of Kobo Plus in Malaysia strategically aligns with the region’s increasing demand for digital reading. This expansion positions Kobo to tap into emerging opportunities across Asia, catering to a new generation of readers who prioritize affordability, accessibility, and convenience.The Kobo Plus eBook and audiobook collection features a breadth of stories, including the latest bestsellers, beloved literary classics, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, sweeping romances, thought-provoking nonfiction, and more.
“eBooks have never been more popular in Malaysia, driven by changing reading habits, increased smartphone usage, and a shift towards digital content,” said Michael Tamblyn, President & CEO, Rakuten Kobo. “With Kobo Plus, we’re making reading more accessible and flexible than ever, giving book lovers the freedom to explore a vast and diverse catalogue without limits. Whether it’s discovering new authors, diving into different genres, or reading across multiple devices, Kobo Plus is designed to fit seamlessly into the way Malaysians read today—and how they’ll read tomorrow.”
The
Kobo
Plus
catalogue
is
ever-growing,
with
more
titles
being
added
to
the
collection
each
month.
The
service
has
three
budget-friendly
subscription
plan
offers:
- Kobo Plus Read: Unlimited eBooks for MYR 27.00 per month
- Kobo Plus Listen: Unlimited audiobooks for MYR 27.00 per month
- Kobo Plus Read and Listen: Unlimited eBooks and audiobooks for MYR 35.00 per month
With unlimited reading for one low monthly fee, the Kobo Plus subscription is the perfect choice for avid readers who go through multiple books a month, as well as those who like to sample a few chapters before committing. With a Kobo eReader or the free Kobo reading app, there’s never been a better time to explore new authors and series.
Kobo’s portfolio of eReaders – which includes Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Elipsa 2E, and Kobo Sage – with their innovative features such as waterproofing and ComfortLight PRO for blue light reduction, along with stylus compatibility and page-turn buttons in the higher-end models, further enhance the Kobo Plus reading experience for modern booklovers on the go.
https://www.kobo.com/
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