A direct type backlight module (1) includes at least one light source (11)
for emitting light beams, and a light guide plate (12) having a first
surface (13), an opposite second surface (14), and at least one
transflective unit (16) arranged on the first surface adjacent to the
corresponding at least one light source. The at least one transflective
unit is configured for reflecting a first part of the incident light
beams, and allowing a second part of the incident light beams to pass
therethrough. The present backlight module has a high level of brightness
uniformity.