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AFA acts as a bridge-builder between the creative sector and a broader network of allies, fostering shared ownership and expanding long-term resources across Malaysia’s creative ecosystem.

Our key initiatives:
  • Cross-sector Collaboration: Partnering with educational institutions, local governments, corporations, tourism boards, and civil society to integrate the arts into into national and local development agendas.
  • Venue Support & Sustainability: Working with venue operators, architects, and urban planners to secure affordable and sustainable spaces for performance, rehearsal, and arts programming.
  • Funding & Resources: Developing public-private partnerships to provide financial support, infrastructure, and resources for productions, festivals, touring shows, and arts initiatives.
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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