Culture
Emzee Football Club
Oriental Art and Cultural Association
Who are we We are a cultural association dedicated to the idea of enriching people’s lives through art. The association was founded as a non-profit association in 2010 under the auspices of Elken Foundation committed to encouraging the understanding of art and culture through exhibition, collection, research and education. Two floors of a shop house building were converted into a 13,000 sq ft gallery space and other facilities including classrooms, resource centre, and collection room. Our goals OACA aims to become the focal point of cross-cultural dialogues in art of various traditions and...
Palestinian Cultural Organisation Malaysia
About Us The Palestinian Cultural Organisation Malaysia is an independent non-governmental organisation that aims at spreading awareness about the Palestinian Cause and concentrating the Malaysian support to the Palestinians at all public and official levels. Our vision To become the Malaysian gateway to the Palestinian Cause, and the Palestinian gateway to Malaysia. Our mission To present the true picture of the Palestinian Cause to the Malaysian government, society and media so that we become a recognised reference on the developments of the Cause and the suffering and hopes of the...
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)
Speaking to more than half the world’s population spread across half the earth’s surface, Asia-Pacific broadcasters need a strong voice. And they have it in the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. The ABU, which celebrates its 50 th anniversary in 2014, has more than 220 member broadcasters large and small spread across the region’s 58 countries, from Turkey in the west to Samoa in the east, and from Russia in the north to New Zealand in the south. Established in 1964 as a non-profit, non-government, professional association to assist the development of broadcasting in the region, the ABU...
MyDance Alliance
Who are we Registered in 2001, MyDance Alliance is a young society with a steadily growing membership base. Our mission To bring together a community of dance practitioners and dance enthusiasts that supports and promotes dance in Malaysia. Our aims To form a network organisation that links dance enthusiasts locally and internationally. To support and promote the many forms of dance that exist in Malaysia (cultural, traditional, contemporary, ballet or commercial) through the following: education and training performances dance related publications research and documentation of...
The Instant Café Theatre
The Instant Café Theatre Company is more than a theatre company – it’s an IDEA, and a way of looking at who we are. In December 1989 Instant Cafe was formed because it seemed like a good idea at the time. The country was in the midst of a repressive crackdown and ideas were dangerous. We decided to use humour to subvert our situation. Freedom of Expression was high on our agenda. Our intention was to make political theatre that challenged the way we as Malaysians thought about ourselves, our country and about how and why we made art. We started off making political satire...
Soka Gakkai Malaysia
Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) is a non-governmental organization that promotes peace in society through cultural exchange and humanistic education 1. SGM is a part of the Soka Gakkai, a worldwide grassroots Buddhist movement with members in 192 countries and territories worldwide 2. The organization aims to promote humanistic values in Malaysian society through promoting values that uphold respect for the dignity of life 1. Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) adalah sebuah pertubuhan bukan kerajaan yang mempromosikan keamanan dalam masyarakat melalui pertukaran budaya dan pendidikan humanistik 1....
Malaysian-German Society, Penang
The Malaysian-German Society Penang was established in 1962 by a handful of dedicated and far-sighted Malaysians and Germans residing in Penang and has gained over the years the respect and support of the State Government of Penang. Through its activities the Society has built up good Malaysian-German relations. The Society in its efforts to promote friendship and understanding between locals and Germans in Penang have organised various functions both cultural and social to bring people together and exposing them to both the cultures of Malaysia and Germany. Thus through the years numerous...
Banjar Association of Malaysia
Objectives: 1. To revive and to develop the Banjaree culture and language. 2. To foster closer relationship amongst Banjaree and other ethnic groups. 3. To encourage and upgrade the social-economic status of the Banjaree community.
Penang Heritage Trust
Established in 1986, Penang Heritage Trust is a charitable NGO dedicated to promoting Penang’s cultural and built heritage. Its objectives are to promote the conservation of Penang’s heritage, to facilitate cultural education programmes, and to cooperate with other like-minded organizations in Malaysia and abroad. Our Vision Promote cultural diversity and awareness Preserve and restore heritage buildings Revive the inner city and local communities Encourage sustainable tourism initiatives Our Involvements Over the past decade, Penang Heritage Trust has consistently declared its concern...
Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL)
The Japan Foundation is a non-profit organization established with the purpose of promoting mutual cultural exchange between Japan and other countries. The Kuala Lumpur office was established in October 1989 and its status upgraded to Cultural Centre in February 1992. Three years later in April 1995, the Language Centre was formed under the umbrella of the Cultural Centre. The facilities available at The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur include the Tatami room and the Library. Tea ceremony classes are conducted on Saturdays while the Library is opened from Tuesdays till Saturdays. The primary...
Service Civil International (SCI) Malaysia
About SCI SCI – Service Civil International, Malaysia (Pertubohan Perkhidmatan Awam Antarabangsa) is a registered NGOs with two active groups – one in Penang (1972), and the other in KL, Selangor(1984). Their aim is to promote a Culture of Peace through Voluntary and Community services. It was first established in 1920 in France, Europe and has 43 branches worldwide. Our key activities here are: > International Volunteers Exchanges / Placements, Workcamps and weekend camps > Penang Peace Run for the able and disabled > Jointly commemorating with others the International Day...