Times bookstores is a leading retailer of English language books and complementary products in the region, with a chain of outlets throughout Malaysia, Macau and Singapore. Established in 1978, Times bookstores have been a provider to the reading needs of Singapore and Malaysia for the last 30 years.

We offer a wide variety of products catering to readers of all ages and interests including children’s books, lifestyle and non-fiction books. Times bookstores also hosts a number of exciting and vibrant activities, including author appearances, book signings and workshops for customers. Generating interest and awareness of publishers’ books, and creating an engaging and inspiring environment conducive to book appreciation has firmly established Times bookstores as a book retailer of choice.

With retail outlets located across Asia, we offer our business partners a strategic advantage to reach out to book lovers in the region. Our membership programme, Times Privilege Card, includes members from Singapore and Malaysia. Promotions and activities are organised regularly to reward and encourage members’ participation. The information on our customers’ profile, buying pattern, and preferences, further supports our publishers in implementing targeted marketing activities and programmes.

In year 2000, our parent company entered the travel retailing market when it opened its first outlet at Singapore International Changi Airport in a joint venture with Newslink of Australia. To strengthen the group’s retail presence, the joint venture acquired WH Smith retail business in Singapore in year 2004.

Times bookstores is a member of Times Publishing Limited.