Under its "Arts & Culture" pillar, 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. YSD sponsors initiatives that encourage the arts and culture, develop the demand for the arts whilst empowering the industry with knowledge and skills that contribute to the richness of a cultural heritage that is uniquely Malaysian, and promote local arts and artistes towards achieving international recognition.
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Connecting Oppotunities For Arts & Culture
2009 – Current
RM18.4Mil
Total number of projects nationwide
8
ASWARA Dance Company; Building Bridges programme
1,500 has attended dance workshops
YSD Arts Festival 2016
15,000 attendees, 600 crew members and 300 workshops