{
  "id": 12769407,
  "title": "Spotify Audiobooks Are Finally Coming To Malaysia By The End Of 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/spotify-audiobooks-are-finally-coming-to-malaysia-by-the-end-of-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:36:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/406672/spotify-audiobooks-malaysia-end-of-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spotify is set to expand its audiobook offerings to over 180 countries, including Malaysia, by the end of 2026. The feature, introduced three years ago, was previously available in only 22 regions. By the time it's rolled out globally, the service will provide access to more than 350,000 titles in over 120 languages, including popular languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Polish. Premium subscribers in Malaysia can enjoy up to 12 hours of audiobook listening, with four subscription tiers available: Student, Individual, Duo, and Family. The cheapest plan, Student, costs RM9.50/month, while the Individual, Duo, and Family options are priced at RM17.50, RM24.50, and RM27.90 respectively. Additionally, Audiobooks+ will be available as a paid add-on, offering more listening hours per month. The platform will also allow users to buy and keep specific titles. Another feature that will be expanded is Page Match, enabling users to easily resume their audiobook reading by scanning the book's ISBN barcode or page numbers. While pricing and access models may vary depending on the market, this expansion could signal that Spotify is bringing more missing features to users in Malaysia, such as lossless audio.",
  "summary": "If you’re a regular Spotify user, then you’d know that not all of the platform’s features are readily available on our side of the pond, as some of them are limited to select markets only. Now, it looks like the company is looking to bridge the gap. At least for one particular feature anyway. Spotify […] The post Spotify Audiobooks Are Finally Coming To Malaysia By The End Of 2026 appeared first…",
  "key_points": [
    "Spotify will launch audiobooks in Malaysia by year-end 2026.",
    "Premium subscribers get up to 12 hours of audiobook listening.",
    "Student plan costs RM9.50/month, Individual RM17.50."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}