Meet the team
Ali Alasri
Chairman
A performer and arts researcher, Ali advises on programming, planning and collaboration in AFA. He sees AFA as a vital connector between art practitioners and partners of the arts. To him the arts are oxygen, obligation and openness – mirroring Malaysia’s plural nature that continuously evolves and transforms. He looks forward to new allies in the creative landscape and the shared joy of learning together through the arts.
Teoh Ming Jin
Vice-Chairman
A placemaking and theatre consultant, Ming steers the vision and direction of AFA. Armed with his experience in the field of performing arts through development, design and management of performing arts venues, productions and arts festivals, he wants to drive lasting changes so that Malaysia’s creative industries can strive through better policies and support systems.
Kanchana S
Secretary
With a strong start in operations and rising through production and theatre management, Kanchana brings a full-spectrum of understanding the arts. As the Secretary of AFA, she ensures compliance with the Registrar of Societies and maintains administrative records.
To her, art is a beautiful chaos where passion persists but sustainability is key. She feels most connected working behind the scenes. Her favourite moments are when for a split second, cues go off, plans change and instinct takes over—and it works.
Lee Yoke Shan
Deputy Secretary
A lawyer by profession, Yoke Shan contributes to the organisation’s governance and strategic coordination, aligning administrative practice with its advocacy goals. Her keen interest in the performing arts, combined with her legal expertise, drives her commitment to AFA’s mission. She hopes to see Malaysia’s arts scene grow and flourish—especially in areas of policy and regulation.
Wyn Hee
Treasurer
A producer and creative programmer, Wyn serves as Treasurer of AFA, overseeing financial matters in support of its programmes and sustainability. Drawing on her background in theatre production management, she hopes to contribute to strengthening the performing and creative arts ecosystem.
She sees an industry that is flourishing, yet increasingly fragmented, and hopes to build a stronger, collective voice for the arts. To her, in a field where creative chaos is constant, it is about how we weave through it.
Rebecca Lee
Committee Member
A publisher, editor, and former fine art photo gallery owner, Rebecca is drawn to stories told through movement on stage, and between pages. Having experienced the exhilaration of performing, choreographing, and producing a musical, she now channels the energy behind the scenes, connecting with creative minds and encouraging practitioners to see themselves as part of Malaysia’s larger arts conversation through AFA.
Carina Chick
Committee Member
An Arts & Events Coordinator, Carina brings a strong understanding on smooth events operations, from managing audiences to working closely with event teams. She sees an arts landscape that is rich with creative ideas and new voices, but these are still constrained by limited support and funding. She hopes that being part of AFA would allow her to grow while contributing to the arts community.