Arts & Public Spaces
Arts, heritage, and public spaces are not luxuries — they are living expressions of who we are as Malaysians. Their vitality depends upon the arts being practiced and made accessible to all.
This ethos came to life through the revival the heritage textile Telepuk that is now gaining a global audience via an English-language book and royal recognition, with the patronage of Selangor Royals.
Meanwhile, Arts for All Seasons (ArtsFAS) expanded its repertoire to visual arts, short films and poetry. Audience also grew from 88,290 in 2023 to over 112,599.
It is our aim to safeguard the arts and heritage not as static relics, but as living legacies and spaces where culture is a shared, breathing part of everyday life.
mainly through ArtsFAS
over 3 years from sales of heritage products by 82 artisans
2015 - 2024
Weaving a Golden Legacy: The Revival of Telepuk in Terengganu
A centuries-old gilding textile craft, once on the brink of extinction, is finding new life in Terengganu. The art of Telepuk that uses golden leaves is being painstakingly revived by seven young artisans under the mentorship of the late National Craft Icon, Adiguru Norhaiza bin Noordin.
With the support of the Selangor Royals, these artisans are preserving Malaysia’s cultural heritage while reinventing the craft for modern appreciation. Their journey is a testament to how passion and mentorship can breathe life into a dying art form. Keeping
Keeping A Traditional Dance Alive : An Homage to Kuda Pacu
Can a centuries-old traditional dance captivate today’s generation? The Apresiasi Kuda Pacu Program is on a mission to ensure that the iconic Kuda Pacu dance—deeply rooted in the cultural identity of the Bajau Samah community in Kota Belud—continues to thrive in the modern era.
By bringing this heritage dance to new audiences, the program combines tradition with innovation, engaging Malaysia’s dance community through immersive workshops, cultural discussions with the original dance creators, and a grand Kuda Pacu creative dance competition. As young dancers reimagine Kuda Pacu, the program sparks an essential conversation: How do we preserve cultural heritage while keeping it relevant for the future?
