Annice Lyn

Photographer and co-founder, Women Photographers Malaysia

The photographer breaking barriers through powerful images of sport and humanity

Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza

Singer-songwriter and entrepreneur, SimplySiti

An iconic multi-hyphenate with an illustrious career in the entertainment sphere worldwide, Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza is listed as one of Malaysia’s richest, most influential artistes

Datuk Ramli Ibrahim

Modern and Indian classical dancer, artistic director, Sutra Dance Theatre

The legendary dancer and choreographer has put Indian classical dance and Malaysia on the world stage

Ernest Zacharevic

Multidiscipline contemporary, public artist and co-founder, Cultprint

A Lithuanian-born street artist known for playful, immersive murals that blend painted figures with real-life objects and champion creative rights

Ivan Lam

Contemporary artist

A boundary-pushing contemporary artist whose experimental works blend pop culture, autobiography and social commentary with technical ingenuity

Lim Wei-Ling

Director, Wei-Ling Gallery and Wei-Ling Contemporary

A gallerist and cultural advocate who has elevated Malaysian contemporary art onto the global stage while championing heritage preservation

Tan Twan Eng

Novelist

This award-winning Malaysian writer is elevating the country’s literary scene

Tengku Ahmad Irfan

Pianist, composer and conductor

The young maestro is acknowledged for his gifts in playing the piano, composing and conducting