Koperasi Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka (KOOP DBP)

KOOP DBP, the Koperasi Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka, stands as a beacon for the promotion of language and literature. With a dedication to fostering linguistic and literary excellence, we strive to empower writers, readers, and language enthusiasts alike. Join us in our mission to enrich cultural heritage and celebrate the beauty of language through cooperation and collaboration.

History

Koperasi Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka (KOOP DBP) was registered on April 14, 1972, under the Cooperative Societies Ordinance 1948 under the name Sharikat Kerjasama Serbaguna Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka Berhad with registration number 4715. The company operates in the DBP canteen building and conducts business based on borrowing and thrift.

Key Dates of KOOP DBP

• September 15, 1983 – KOOP DBP rented a shop house in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, as an operations center.
• October 1, 1983 – Appointed as DBP book distributor for SPBT and the open market.
• November 10, 1983 – Purchased a 3-storey shop house in Taman Nirwana, Ampang, for RM232,500.00.
• July 11, 1984 – Bought a shop unit on the first floor, Safuan Plaza, Kuala Lumpur, for RM400,200.00.
• July 31, 1984 – Operated in the lobby of the old DBP building.
• April 1, 1988 – The administration and finance office moved to its own building in Taman Nirwana while the bookstore operated at the front of the old building near the DBP Training Room.
• November 27, 1996 – Changed its name to Koperasi Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka Berhad KOOP DBP through amendments to the By-Laws.
• March 1, 2001 – Received the Consumer Quality Award from the Chief Registrar of Cooperatives Malaysia.
• July 7, 2004 – The entire operation moved to the new DBP building.
• June 24, 2005 – Received the Special Award for Consumer Activities from the Chief Registrar of Cooperatives Malaysia.
• August 15, 2007 – KOOP DBP purchased a 2-storey shop house in Taman Tasik Utama, MITC, Melaka, for RM237,12.36.
• March 7, 2010 – Awarded a 3-star rating by the Malaysian Cooperative Commission and listed 78th in the list of Malaysia’s 100 best Cooperatives.
• June 28, 2009 – Changed its name to Koperasi Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka Malaysia Berhad KOOP DBP in line with the expansion of operations to Sabah and Sarawak.
• November 27, 2008 – Purchased a 4-storey shop house in Paragon Point, Bandar Baru Bangi Center, for RM1.67 million.
• August 1, 2011 – Managed the overall distribution of BTSP issued by DBP to distributors nationwide, which includes receipt from printers, production according to state requirements, and distribution by land, sea, and air involving 14.8 million copies of books with a value of almost RM98 million.
• November 12, 2012 – Purchased a warehouse with a total area of 10,990 square feet for RM3.3 million.
• February 1, 2013 – Opening of the Melaka branch mini bookstore at the Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Melaka.
• April 15, 2013 – KOOP DBP organized a Children’s and Adolescent Novel Writing Contest to obtain suitable manuscripts for publication.
• October 1, 2013 – KOOP DBP opened a bookstore at Paragon Point, Pusat Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor.
• November 30, 2013 – Listed 73rd in the Group of 100 Best Malaysian Cooperatives 2013 and received the 2013 Special Cooperative Award from the Federal Territories JPAN.
• KOOP DBP also received the Best Cooperator Award at the Federal Territory Level from the Federal Territories JPAN.
• September 2, 2014 – Published and launched 10 titles of children’s and adolescent novels completed by Datuk Nik Ali bin Mat Yunus, Executive Chairman of SKM.
• December 31, 2014 – KOOP DBP has 707 members consisting of DBP staff and sales.
• At the administrative level, there are 33 staff members at KOOP DBP consisting of 13 executives and 20 non-executives.

Corporate Information

Koperasi Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka KOOP DBP Date established 14 April 1972 | Bil. Cooperative Registration 4715 | No. Ministry of Finance Registration 327-00014900

TOTAL CAPITAL of KOOP DBP Koperasi Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka (as at 31 December 2014) | Member Share Capital RM467,251 | Capital Member Fee RM5,119,375 | Member Special Savings RM815,978 | Total Assets RM13,869,870.

BANK Bank Islam (M) Berhad
Cawangan Jalan Tun Razak
Menara Lembaga Tabung Haji
50450 KUALA LUMPUR

RHB Bank Berhad
Cawangan Kenanga Wholesale
City Jalan San Peng
50460 KUALA LUMPUR

JURU AUDIT Zhal Ghani & Co (AF 1452)
2766-C, Jalan Changkat Permata
Taman Permata
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

PANEL PEGUAM Tetuan Mohamed Noor, Amran & Yoon
No. 20-3B, Jalan Suria Setapak
Batu 4 1/2, Jalan Gombak
53000 KUALA LUMPUR

Operation Centers

KOOP DBP Koperasi Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka operation centers are as below:

Pejabat & Kedai Buku Utama
Aras Bawah, Bangunan Lama DBP
Jalan Dewan Bahasa
50460 KUALA LUMPUR

Tel: 03 – 2145 5501
Faks: 03 – 2145 5505Emel: kedaibuku@koopdbp.com.my

Kedai Buku Cawangan Melaka
No. 86. Jalan TU 42, Taman Tasik Utama
75950 MELAKA

Tel./Faks: 06 – 232 5655

Kedai Buku Cawangan Bangi
B-G-08, Jalan Medan PB5
Seksyen 9, Paragon Point
43650 Bandar Baru Bangi
SELANGOR

Tel./Faks: 03 – 8920 9555

Kedai Buku Cawangan Teluk Intan
No. 30, Aras Bawah
Pusat Komersial Sentral Intan
Jalan Sekolah
33000 Teluk Intan
PERAK

Tel./Faks: 05 – 620 3996

Stor & Pengedaran
No. 11, Jalan Besi 1/1
Kawasan Perindustrian Sungai Purun
43500 Semenyih
SELANGOR