KLPac Receives RM3 Million Donation From Sime Darby
Yayasan Sime Darby has made the single largest cash contribution to sustain a performing arts centre in Malaysian history.
A
cheque for RM3mil was presented to the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts
Centre (KLPac) at the centre in Sentul Park, in response to a
widely publicized SOS funding plea by KLPac late last year.
“The
foundation has sent a strong message that not only is the arts worth
supporting, but it is worth supporting in a big way,” said KLPac co-founder Joe Hasham.
Foundation chairman Tun Musa Hitam, who presented the cheque said the foundation was aware of the difficulties KLPac was facing. Revenue from ticket sales of staging world-class performances by home grown talents is just not enough,” he said.
The
funds would be used to replace costly technical equipment, such as
lighting and sound consoles within KLPac, as well as the maintenance and
upkeep of the facility, IT management and utilities.
To date,
Yayasan Sime Darby has spent RM630,000 in support of arts and culture
projects for the year 2013, and the foundation said it has commitment
close to RM5.2mil for causes under its arts and culture pillar.
Musa
also announced that the foundation would also be sponsoring the Yayasan
Sime Darby Arts festival, a national-level arts festival slated to take
place in KLPac next year.
“In the midst of everything going on
politically or economically, there is nothing like the arts to keep the
spirits up,” said Musa during the press conference, which also saw a
showcase of musical, dance and theatrical performances by groups
associated with KLPac.
18 Jun 2013
KLPac gets RM3 mil boost
Posted on 14 June 2013 - 12:00pm
Last updated on 14 June 2013 - 03:01pm
Last updated on 14 June 2013 - 03:01pm
KUALA LUMPUR (June 14, 2013): The performing
arts scene in the country has been given a tremendous boost with a RM3
million funding from the Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) for the Kuala Lumpur
performing Arts Centre (KLPac).
KLPac founders, theatre thespians Datuk Faridah Merican and her husband Joe Hasham, had last year appealed for funds to be able to continue running the art centre. There was fear among the arts community that the venue, officially opened May 2005, might face shut down.
Now the fear can be put to rest.
“We are relieved that our appeals have been answered by YSD, and people can rest assured that KLPac will continue,” said Faridah.
“This contribution is the single largest cash contribution to sustain an arts centre in Malaysian history, and this augurs well for the rest of the industry as
YSD has set a precedent and sent a strong message that not only is the art worth supporting, but worth supporting in a major way.
“We hope other corporations and foundations will follow suit as there are many in need of such assistance.”
The sponsorship of RM3 million is for the span of over three years from 2013 until 2016. A major chunk of the funds will go towards the replacement of costly technical equipment such as lightings and sound consoles which have outlived their usual five-year lifespan. The rest will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the 70,000-square-foot facility, IT management and utilities.
Joe Hasham said the running cost for a venue like KLPac is about RM3.5 million a year and that YSD's contribution of RM1 million a year will help a lot in reducing their burden.
Yayasan Sime Darby was established in 1982 and is the primary driver of the Sime Darby Berhad's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
In his speech after presenting a cheque to KLPac this morning, YSD’s chairman Tun Musa Hitam applauded the efforts undertaken by the centre to ensure that performing arts would continue to be enjoyed by people from all segments of society.
KLPac founders, theatre thespians Datuk Faridah Merican and her husband Joe Hasham, had last year appealed for funds to be able to continue running the art centre. There was fear among the arts community that the venue, officially opened May 2005, might face shut down.
Now the fear can be put to rest.
“We are relieved that our appeals have been answered by YSD, and people can rest assured that KLPac will continue,” said Faridah.
“This contribution is the single largest cash contribution to sustain an arts centre in Malaysian history, and this augurs well for the rest of the industry as
YSD has set a precedent and sent a strong message that not only is the art worth supporting, but worth supporting in a major way.
“We hope other corporations and foundations will follow suit as there are many in need of such assistance.”
The sponsorship of RM3 million is for the span of over three years from 2013 until 2016. A major chunk of the funds will go towards the replacement of costly technical equipment such as lightings and sound consoles which have outlived their usual five-year lifespan. The rest will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the 70,000-square-foot facility, IT management and utilities.
Joe Hasham said the running cost for a venue like KLPac is about RM3.5 million a year and that YSD's contribution of RM1 million a year will help a lot in reducing their burden.
Yayasan Sime Darby was established in 1982 and is the primary driver of the Sime Darby Berhad's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
In his speech after presenting a cheque to KLPac this morning, YSD’s chairman Tun Musa Hitam applauded the efforts undertaken by the centre to ensure that performing arts would continue to be enjoyed by people from all segments of society.
The
performing arts scene in the country has been given a tremendous boost
with a RM3 million funding from the Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) for the
Kuala Lumpur performing Arts Centre (KLPac).
KLPac founders, theatre thespians Datuk Faridah Merican and her husband Joe Hasham, had last year appealed for funds to be able to continue running the art centre. There was fear among the arts community that the venue, officially opened May 2005, might face shut down.
Now the fear can be put to rest.
“We are relieved that our appeals have been answered by YSD, and people can rest assured that KLPac will continue,” said Faridah.
“This contribution is the single largest cash contribution to sustain an arts centre in Malaysian history, and this augurs well for the rest of the industry as
YSD has set a precedent and sent a strong message that not only is the art worth supporting, but worth supporting in a major way.
“We hope other corporations and foundations will follow suit as there are many in need of such assistance.”
The sponsorship of RM3 million is for the span of over three years from 2013 until 2016. A major chunk of the funds will go towards the replacement of costly technical equipment such as lightings and sound consoles which have outlived their usual five-year lifespan. The rest will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the 70,000-square-foot facility, IT management and utilities.
Joe Hasham said the running cost for a venue like KLPac is about RM3.5 million a year and that YSD's contribution of RM1 million a year will help a lot in reducing their burden.
Yayasan Sime Darby was established in 1982 and is the primary driver of the Sime Darby Berhad's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
In his speech after presenting a cheque to KLPac this morning, YSD’s chairman Tun Musa Hitam applauded the efforts undertaken by the centre to ensure that performing arts would continue to be enjoyed by people from all segments of society.
- See more at: http://www.thesundaily.com/news/742398#sthash.GsFxel3E.dpuf
- See more at: http://www.thesundaily.com/news/742398#sthash.GsFxel3E.dpufKLPac founders, theatre thespians Datuk Faridah Merican and her husband Joe Hasham, had last year appealed for funds to be able to continue running the art centre. There was fear among the arts community that the venue, officially opened May 2005, might face shut down.
Now the fear can be put to rest.
“We are relieved that our appeals have been answered by YSD, and people can rest assured that KLPac will continue,” said Faridah.
“This contribution is the single largest cash contribution to sustain an arts centre in Malaysian history, and this augurs well for the rest of the industry as
YSD has set a precedent and sent a strong message that not only is the art worth supporting, but worth supporting in a major way.
“We hope other corporations and foundations will follow suit as there are many in need of such assistance.”
The sponsorship of RM3 million is for the span of over three years from 2013 until 2016. A major chunk of the funds will go towards the replacement of costly technical equipment such as lightings and sound consoles which have outlived their usual five-year lifespan. The rest will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the 70,000-square-foot facility, IT management and utilities.
Joe Hasham said the running cost for a venue like KLPac is about RM3.5 million a year and that YSD's contribution of RM1 million a year will help a lot in reducing their burden.
Yayasan Sime Darby was established in 1982 and is the primary driver of the Sime Darby Berhad's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
In his speech after presenting a cheque to KLPac this morning, YSD’s chairman Tun Musa Hitam applauded the efforts undertaken by the centre to ensure that performing arts would continue to be enjoyed by people from all segments of society.
- See more at: http://www.thesundaily.com/news/742398#sthash.GsFxel3E.dpuf
The
performing arts scene in the country has been given a tremendous boost
with a RM3 million funding from the Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) for the
Kuala Lumpur performing Arts Centre (KLPac).
KLPac founders, theatre thespians Datuk Faridah Merican and her husband Joe Hasham, had last year appealed for funds to be able to continue running the art centre. There was fear among the arts community that the venue, officially opened May 2005, might face shut down.
Now the fear can be put to rest.
“We are relieved that our appeals have been answered by YSD, and people can rest assured that KLPac will continue,” said Faridah.
“This contribution is the single largest cash contribution to sustain an arts centre in Malaysian history, and this augurs well for the rest of the industry as
YSD has set a precedent and sent a strong message that not only is the art worth supporting, but worth supporting in a major way.
“We hope other corporations and foundations will follow suit as there are many in need of such assistance.”
The sponsorship of RM3 million is for the span of over three years from 2013 until 2016. A major chunk of the funds will go towards the replacement of costly technical equipment such as lightings and sound consoles which have outlived their usual five-year lifespan. The rest will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the 70,000-square-foot facility, IT management and utilities.
Joe Hasham said the running cost for a venue like KLPac is about RM3.5 million a year and that YSD's contribution of RM1 million a year will help a lot in reducing their burden.
Yayasan Sime Darby was established in 1982 and is the primary driver of the Sime Darby Berhad's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
In his speech after presenting a cheque to KLPac this morning, YSD’s chairman Tun Musa Hitam applauded the efforts undertaken by the centre to ensure that performing arts would continue to be enjoyed by people from all segments of society.
- See more at: http://www.thesundaily.com/news/742398#sthash.GsFxel3E.dpuf
KLPac founders, theatre thespians Datuk Faridah Merican and her husband Joe Hasham, had last year appealed for funds to be able to continue running the art centre. There was fear among the arts community that the venue, officially opened May 2005, might face shut down.
Now the fear can be put to rest.
“We are relieved that our appeals have been answered by YSD, and people can rest assured that KLPac will continue,” said Faridah.
“This contribution is the single largest cash contribution to sustain an arts centre in Malaysian history, and this augurs well for the rest of the industry as
YSD has set a precedent and sent a strong message that not only is the art worth supporting, but worth supporting in a major way.
“We hope other corporations and foundations will follow suit as there are many in need of such assistance.”
The sponsorship of RM3 million is for the span of over three years from 2013 until 2016. A major chunk of the funds will go towards the replacement of costly technical equipment such as lightings and sound consoles which have outlived their usual five-year lifespan. The rest will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the 70,000-square-foot facility, IT management and utilities.
Joe Hasham said the running cost for a venue like KLPac is about RM3.5 million a year and that YSD's contribution of RM1 million a year will help a lot in reducing their burden.
Yayasan Sime Darby was established in 1982 and is the primary driver of the Sime Darby Berhad's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
In his speech after presenting a cheque to KLPac this morning, YSD’s chairman Tun Musa Hitam applauded the efforts undertaken by the centre to ensure that performing arts would continue to be enjoyed by people from all segments of society.
- See more at: http://www.thesundaily.com/news/742398#sthash.GsFxel3E.dpuf
The
performing arts scene in the country has been given a tremendous boost
with a RM3 million funding from the Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) for the
Kuala Lumpur performing Arts Centre (KLPac).
KLPac founders, theatre thespians Datuk Faridah Merican and her husband Joe Hasham, had last year appealed for funds to be able to continue running the art centre. There was fear among the arts community that the venue, officially opened May 2005, might face shut down.
Now the fear can be put to rest.
“We are relieved that our appeals have been answered by YSD, and people can rest assured that KLPac will continue,” said Faridah.
“This contribution is the single largest cash contribution to sustain an arts centre in Malaysian history, and this augurs well for the rest of the industry as
YSD has set a precedent and sent a strong message that not only is the art worth supporting, but worth supporting in a major way.
“We hope other corporations and foundations will follow suit as there are many in need of such assistance.”
The sponsorship of RM3 million is for the span of over three years from 2013 until 2016. A major chunk of the funds will go towards the replacement of costly technical equipment such as lightings and sound consoles which have outlived their usual five-year lifespan. The rest will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the 70,000-square-foot facility, IT management and utilities.
Joe Hasham said the running cost for a venue like KLPac is about RM3.5 million a year and that YSD's contribution of RM1 million a year will help a lot in reducing their burden.
Yayasan Sime Darby was established in 1982 and is the primary driver of the Sime Darby Berhad's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
In his speech after presenting a cheque to KLPac this morning, YSD’s chairman Tun Musa Hitam applauded the efforts undertaken by the centre to ensure that performing arts would continue to be enjoyed by people from all segments of society.
- See more at: http://www.thesundaily.com/news/742398#sthash.GsFxel3E.dpuf
KLPac founders, theatre thespians Datuk Faridah Merican and her husband Joe Hasham, had last year appealed for funds to be able to continue running the art centre. There was fear among the arts community that the venue, officially opened May 2005, might face shut down.
Now the fear can be put to rest.
“We are relieved that our appeals have been answered by YSD, and people can rest assured that KLPac will continue,” said Faridah.
“This contribution is the single largest cash contribution to sustain an arts centre in Malaysian history, and this augurs well for the rest of the industry as
YSD has set a precedent and sent a strong message that not only is the art worth supporting, but worth supporting in a major way.
“We hope other corporations and foundations will follow suit as there are many in need of such assistance.”
The sponsorship of RM3 million is for the span of over three years from 2013 until 2016. A major chunk of the funds will go towards the replacement of costly technical equipment such as lightings and sound consoles which have outlived their usual five-year lifespan. The rest will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the 70,000-square-foot facility, IT management and utilities.
Joe Hasham said the running cost for a venue like KLPac is about RM3.5 million a year and that YSD's contribution of RM1 million a year will help a lot in reducing their burden.
Yayasan Sime Darby was established in 1982 and is the primary driver of the Sime Darby Berhad's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
In his speech after presenting a cheque to KLPac this morning, YSD’s chairman Tun Musa Hitam applauded the efforts undertaken by the centre to ensure that performing arts would continue to be enjoyed by people from all segments of society.
- See more at: http://www.thesundaily.com/news/742398#sthash.GsFxel3E.dpuf
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