IN an industry long dominated by peninsula-based and multinational publishing houses, Amber Publishing House Sdn Bhd (Amber) is carving out a distinctive space as a fully Sarawakian-owned and managed publisher committed to bringing local stories to life.
Since its establishment, Amber operates on a simple yet powerful belief: Sarawak’s stories are best told by Sarawakians.
Being locally owned and managed isn’t just about geography: it’s about understanding the cultural nuances, the multilingual landscape, and the unique narratives that make Sarawak special. We’re not outsiders looking in. We live these stories.
At Amber, the focus is on versatility. Led by a team of seasoned publishing professionals with decades of combined experience, Amber focuses on delivering quality across a diverse range of formats.
Publishing Excellence Across Formats
Amber offers professional writing services for magazines, produces stunning coffee table books that showcase the State’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, creates corporate publications that help organisations tell their stories, and publishes novels that transport readers to new worlds.
Coffee table books have become a particular strength. These premium publications require more than just beautiful photography—they demand careful curation, cultural sensitivity, and the kind of local knowledge that only a Sarawakian team can provide.
Whether documenting the State’s biodiversity, architectural heritage, or indigenous cultures, Amber approaches each project as a collaborative journey with photographers, writers, and local communities.
Every book produced is a labour of love. They aren’t just books, but narratives that preserve Sarawak’s stories for future generations.
What sets Amber apart is the combination of publishing expertise and intimate local knowledge. The team brings training and industry experience that matches any publisher in the region, but Amber also brings something money can’t buy: roots in Sarawak’s communities and creative networks.
This local embeddedness translates into tangible benefits for clients and authors. When working with Amber, clients aren’t just hiring a service provider—they’re partnering with people who genuinely understand and care about getting Sarawak’s stories right.
Building Literary Culture
Beyond producing books and publications, Amber sees itself as a steward of Sarawak’s literary ecosystem. Every novel published gives a local author a platform. Every magazine article written creates opportunities to showcase Sarawakian stories and perspectives. Every corporate history documented preserves institutional memory and contributes to Sarawak’s heritage.
The point is to build something that outlast its own, with every publication a brick in the foundation of Sarawak’s literary future.
Each project receives the same level of attention and professionalism, regardless of size or scope. From initial concept to final delivery, Amber guides clients through every stage of the publishing process, ensuring that their vision is realised to the highest standards.
A Commitment to Sarawak
As a fully Sarawakian-owned enterprise, Amber is deeply invested in the State’s success. Every project undertaken strengthens Sarawak’s position in Malaysia’s publishing landscape.
Amber is proud to be part of the growing ecosystem of Sarawakian businesses that are proving you don’t need to look beyond Borneo’s shores for excellence. The publishing house shows that world-class publishing expertise exists right here at home.
As Amber continues to grow, the mission remains unchanged: to be Sarawak’s premier publishing partner, combining professional excellence with authentic local insight. Whether clients have a novel waiting to be published, a corporate story that deserves to be told, a cultural heritage project that needs documenting, or any publishing need in between, Amber has the expertise, passion, and local knowledge to bring that vision to print.
At Amber Publishing House, the focus isn’t just on publishing. It’s about championing Sarawak’s stories, one at a time. — DayakDaily
