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AFA speaks up for the rights, recognition, and fair working conditions of the creative arts community in Malaysia. Our mission is to influence policies and frameworks that recognize the arts as an essential cultural sector and public good—not merely a luxury.

Our Key Advocacy Areas:
  • Policy Engagement: Advocating for inclusive arts, culture and creative  policies and their frameworks at both national and local levels.
  • Legal Protection: Promoting fair contracts, intellectual property rights, and artist welfare.
  • Representation: Ensuring arts professionals have a voice in policymaking engagements and dialogues, industry consultations, and sector decision-making.
Arts First Association (AFA)

AFA is a non-profit organization committed to advancing cultural and creative expressions in Malaysia. We support artists, practitioners, arts spaces and communities by fostering collaboration, dialogue, and growth. Our long-term goal is to build an inclusive space where people in the arts can connect, share ideas, and work together to strengthen the arts ecosystem.

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