About

Integra Creative Media Sdn. Bhd. or Oyez!Books specialises in children's books especially books that highlight local heritage or that addresses values. They emphasize the art of picture books with well-written stories that encourage reading as well as leave a good memory for children. In other words, books that children will want to return to. Since 2008, Integra have published more than 200 titles. The Company’s authors and illustrators read like the Who's Who of Malaysian writers and illustrators. They include Yusof Gajah, Jainal Amambing, Awang Fadilah, Rossiti Aishah Rashidi, Farrah Asheila Samsuri, Emila Yusof, Peter Worthington, Khairul Azmir Shoib, Quek Sue Yian, and Nur Azmi Mokhtar. They have been participating in local and international fairs since 2008 including the Kuala Lumpur Trade & Copyright Fair, Bologna Children's Book Fair, the Frankfurt Book Fair, the Beijing Book Fair and the Abu Dhabi Book Fair. In 2012, the Company started looking at translations with a view to bringing the best children's books from around the world for Malaysian children. Integra is founded by Linda Tan Ming Luan (“Linda”) and Zakiah Binti Mod Isa, the wife of Yusof Gajah. Linda has over 20 years of book publishing experience and currently assisted by Peter William, a former officer in the British Army and a former global partner in the Hay Group. The Company operates from their bookstore located at Bangsar Puteri, Jalan Medang Serai, Bukit Bandaraya, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.

Awards and Recognition

2015 – Children’s Book Publisher Award