Most outstanding DBP novel writers are Miss Siti Habsah Abdullah, Mrs. The institution celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006.ĭBP also produces many talented novelists. Three other offices were established in Bukit Mertajam (1999), Kota Bharu (1999) and Johor Bahru (2003). However, soon after that DBP stated that they cannot publish books in regional languages because this would be against its own policy and is not economically sound in a small market of readers. Initially, DBP officials insisted on publishing works in national language (Malay language) or other vernaculars. It was later alleged that all the books were burnt. However, some books were found and rescued. Soon after that, DBP had all the books in Iban language and other Bornean languages buried. Later in 1977, it opened offices in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching, taking over the role of Borneo Literature Bureau in Sarawak. The building's architect was Lee Yoon Thim and the prominent mural was by Ismail Mustam. On 31 January 1962, DBP moved to its own building at Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama (now Jalan Dewan Bahasa). With the charter, DBP has the power to form policies regarding the Malay language, responsible to spread the language and is able to go into book publishing business. Through Ordinan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka 1959, DBP was granted a charter with its own Board of Governors. In 1957, DBP moved from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur. Royal Prof Ungku Abdul Aziz Ungku Abdul Hamid was instrumental in setting up the institution.

History ĭBP Malaysia was established as Balai Pustaka in Johor Bahru on 22 June 1956, It was placed under the purview of the then Malayan Ministry of Education.ĭuring the Kongres Bahasa dan Persuratan Melayu III (The Third Malay Literary and Language Congress) which was held between 16 and 21 September 1956 in both Singapore and Johor Bahru, Balai Pustaka was renamed Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. Salleh bin Yaapar, Chairmanĭewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (English: Institute of Language and Literature, Jawi: ديوان بهاس دان ڤوستاک), abbreviated DBP, is the government body responsible for coordinating the use of the Malay language and Malay-language literature in Malaysia.

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