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Arts & Culture

Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) supports the development of a vibrant arts community in Malaysia’s multi-cultural society, which includes projects and activities in the performing arts and traditional heritage preservation that promote social and economic inclusion. YSD sponsors initiatives that encourage the development of arts and culture, and expand the demand for the arts whilst providing the industry with educational opportunities to enhance the knowlege and skills that contribute to the richness of a cultural heritage that is uniquely Malaysian. YSD also supports collaborations that provide platforms to promote local arts and emerging artistes to achieve local and international recognition.

Focus Areas for Arts & Culture:

Sustainability of Malaysian Arts, Culture and Heritage

1. Conservation, preservation and promotion of Malaysian tangible and intangible art, culture and heritage

Arts and Culture Encouragement

1. World-class creative works by Malaysian artistes
2. Providing platforms for emerging artistes

Arts Demand Development

1. Provide access to the Arts
2. Publications, research and documentations

Arts Education and Empowerment

1. Education assistance for arts development
2. Promotion of the Arts for a better society
3. Provide collaboration platforms for improved opportunities

Find out more about the impacts of our Arts & Culture projects below:

QUICK FACTS

Connecting Oppotunities For Arts & Culture

2009 – Current

RM27.95 Mil

Number of Artists supported since 2010

356

Number of individuals trained through capacity building initiatives since 2010

21,572

Number of arts festivals supported comprising all art forms including visual arts and performing arts

Number of participants in local & international festivals supported since 2010

>1.31Mil participants

FEATURED STORIES

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YSD ARTS & CULTURE ONE-OFF SPONSORSHIPS

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INYALA: MALAYSIA’S FIRST EVER INTERACTIVE LIGHT ART EXHIBITION

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HUBS FOR GOOD

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FORGING TRADITIONS: TRAINING THE TRAINERS BY ASK DANCE COMPANY

OUR STORIES

FORGING TRADITIONS: TRAINING THE TRAINERS BY ASK DANCE COMPANY

YSD ARTS & CULTURE ONE-OFF SPONSORSHIPS

Applications for the one-off Arts & Culture sponsorships currently remain open as YSD strives to encourage the sustainability of our arts industry. If you are interested in a collaboration with us or to apply for project sponsorships, head on to our 'Sponsorship' page.

HUBS FOR GOOD

Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) through a tripartite partnership with British Council Malaysia and the University of Malaya has successfully launched the Hubs for Good programme and online platform to enhance the positive role that creative hubs play as key drivers and catalysts in transforming communities and cities in Malaysia.

INYALA: MALAYSIA’S FIRST EVER INTERACTIVE LIGHT ART EXHIBITION

iNYALA is Malaysia’s first interactive light art exhibition to celebrate the interconnectedness of creativity and innovation, bringing imagination to possibilities through immersive art, technology and audio-visual experiences.

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