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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Tunku Idris Iskandar visits iconic floating book fair 'Doulos Hope'
LABUAN: The Tunku Temenggong of Johor, Tunku Idris Iskandar, made a special appearance today aboard the renowned floating book fair vessel 'MV Doulos Hope', currently docked at Labuan Liberty Wharf. The aim was to explore the ship's mission of promoting literacy, cross‑cultural exchange and community outreach among local visitors. During the visit, Tunku Idris also received a special souvenir from Doulos Hope director, Nidhin Sebastian, accompanied by Captain Graham Wilburn. The gesture symbolised the appreciation of the Doulos Hope crew for the royal visit and support. The Doulos Hope had drawn significant public attention in Labuan, welcoming nearly 25,000 visitors since its arrival in early July. The event has been widely praised for boosting cultural and economic activity on the island. Following the visit, Tunku Idris Iskandar also visited KD Kedah, the lead ship of the Kedah-class offshore patrol vessel of the Royal Malaysian Navy and engaged with its crew members. Tunku Idris spent nearly an hour conversing with the naval team, expressing appreciation for their service. – Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Barnama
Tunku Idris Iskandar Visits Iconic Floating Book Fair ‘Doulos Hope'
LABUAN, July 26 (Bernama) -- The Tunku Temenggong of Johor, Tunku Idris Iskandar, made a special appearance today aboard the renowned floating book fair vessel 'MV Doulos Hope', currently docked at Labuan Liberty Wharf. The aim was to explore the ship's mission of promoting literacy, cross‑cultural exchange and community outreach among local visitors. During the visit, Tunku Idris also received a special souvenir from Doulos Hope director, Nidhin Sebastian, accompanied by Captain Graham Wilburn. The gesture symbolised the appreciation of the Doulos Hope crew for the royal visit and support. The Doulos Hope has drawn significant public attention in Labuan, welcoming nearly 25,000 visitors since its arrival in early July. The event has been widely praised for boosting cultural and economic activity on the island. Following the visit, Tunku Idris Iskandar also visited KD Kedah, the lead ship of the Kedah-class offshore patrol vessel of the Royal Malaysian Navy and engaged with her crew members. Tunku Idris spent nearly an hour conversing with the naval team, expressing appreciation for their service. -- BERNAMA
The Star
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Floating book fair to make 23-day stop in Labuan next month
THE ship MV Doulos Hope, home of an iconic floating book fair, will dock at Labuan Port from July 7 to 29. The 23-day stay is part of the vessel's ongoing South-East Asia voyage, following its recent stop in Magong, Taiwan, and ahead of its journey to Puerto Princesa in the Philippines. MV Doulos Hope, operated by GBA Ships, is widely known for hosting one of the world's largest travelling book fairs at sea. Onboard, visitors can browse thousands of titles ranging from children's publications to academic works and world literature, all offered at affordable prices, reported Bernama. The unique attraction aims to promote literacy, education and cross-cultural understanding through its global tour. Labuan Port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd confirmed the vessel's arrival, with its managing director Datuk Seri Patrick Tiong saying that the extended port call was expected to bring positive economic spillovers to the island. Due to limited capacity, visitors are encouraged to book online for entry slots, while safety protocols will be enforced to manage crowd flow. Other than Labuan, MV Doulos Hope will also be docking in Kota Kinabalu from Aug 20 to Sept 10. These will be the only Malaysian stops for the vessel this year.
Daily Express
06-06-2025
- Daily Express
Doulos Hope returns to KK
Published on: Friday, June 06, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 06, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: LABUAN: MV Duolos Hope, home of an iconic floating book fair, will make Labuan its next port of call, docking at Labuan Port for a 23-day stay from July 7-29. The visit is part of the vessel's ongoing Southeast Asia voyage, following its recent stop in Magong, Taiwan, and ahead of its journey to Puerto Princesa in the Philippines. Advertisement The MV Doulos Hope, operated by GBA Ships, is widely known for hosting one of the world's largest travelling book fairs at sea. Onboard , visitors can browse thousands of titles ranging from children's literature and academic works to world literature, all offered at affordable prices. The unique cultural attraction aims to promote literacy, education, and cross-cultural understanding through its global tour. Labuan Port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd confirmed the vessel's arrival, with its Managing Director Datuk Seri Patrick Tiong saying the extended port call is expected to bring positive economic and tourism spillovers to the island. According to the agent handling the ship's visit, bookings are required for the public to come onboard, and due to limited capacity, visitors are encouraged to book online in advance, and safety protocols and scheduled entry slots will be enforeced to manage crowd flow. The MV Doulos Hope, which is part of a longstanding maritime initiative by the German-based GBA Ships organisation, continues a legacy that began with its predecessor, the MV Logos Hope. The ship's mission is to serve communities through knowledge, help, and hope – offering not just books, but also cultural performances, interactive exhibits, and engagement activities with local communities. Labuan and Kota Kinabalu (Aug 20-Sept 10) will be the only Malaysian stops for the vessel in 2025, making this a rare opportunity for book lovers, families, educators, and tourists alike. Further details on booking procedures and the full schedule of onboard activities will be released in early June through its agent's platforms. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
31-05-2025
- Daily Express
Labuan book lovers in for treat with Doulos coming
Published on: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 31, 2025 Text Size: The MV Doulos Hope, which is part of a longstanding maritime initiative by the German-based GBA Ships organisation, continues a legacy that began with its predecessor, the MV Logos Hope. - Credit: Facebook/Doulos Hope. LABUAN: MV Doulos Hope, home of an iconic floating book fair, will make Labuan its next port of call, docking at Labuan Port for a 23-day stay from July 7-29. The visit is part of the vessel's ongoing Southeast Asia voyage, following its recent stop in Magong, Taiwan, and ahead of its journey to Puerto Princesa in the Philippines. The MV Doulos Hope, operated by GBA Ships, is widely known for hosting one of the world's largest travelling book fairs at sea. Onboard, visitors can browse thousands of titles ranging from children's literature and academic works to world literature, all offered at affordable prices. The unique cultural attraction aims to promote literacy, education and cross-cultural understanding through its global tour. Labuan Port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd confirmed the vessel's arrival, with its Managing Director Datuk Seri Patrick Tiong saying the extended port call is expected to bring positive economic and tourism spillovers to the island. Advertisement According to the agent handling the ship's visit, bookings are required for the public to come onboard, and due to limited capacity, visitors are encouraged to book online in advance, and safety protocols and scheduled entry slots will be enforced to manage crowd flow. The MV Doulos Hope, which is part of a longstanding maritime initiative by the German-based GBA Ships organisation, continues a legacy that began with its predecessor, the MV Logos Hope. The ship's mission is to serve communities through knowledge, help and hope – offering not just books, but also cultural performances, interactive exhibits and engagement activities with local communities. Labuan and Kota Kinabalu (Aug 20 - Sept 10) will be the only Malaysian stops for the vessel in 2025, making this a rare opportunity for book lovers, families, educators and tourists alike. Further details on booking procedures and the full schedule of onboard activities will be released in early June through its agent's platforms.
