Achievements – Malaysian Institute of Art

MIA Young Musician Competition 2026

At the MIA Young Musician Competition 2026, Sherry Wong Ming Ee and Rachel Yap Lamm were awarded Gold in the Junior Two Category, while Cecelia Fong Hui Wen, Cher Yong Xuan, Tan Zhi Hao, and Yap Wen Shan earned Gold in the Young Adult Category; Rachel Yap Lamm, Cecelia Fong Hui Wen, Cher Yong Xuan, […]

Symphony – Beyond Time at the Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore

MIA Music students participated as part of the choir in Symphony – Beyond Time at the Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore, on 3 June 2026, performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 under the guidance of choir lecturer Ms. Lee Mei Yen, with the international performance opportunity made possible by Music For People.

Silver Award in Young Artist Category at UCSI International Piano Festival & Competition (IPFC) 2026

Ms. Yap Wen Shan received a Silver Award in the Young Artist Category at the UCSI International Piano Festival & Competition (IPFC) 2026 Preliminary Round on 20 March 2026, and a Merit Award in Professional Category C at the 2026 Inaugural ASEAN International Youth Piano Competition on 8 May 2026, both held online.

YAFF Global International Competition in Da Nang, Vietnam, Gold Award & Grand Elite Champion

Ms. Oo Kar Yan was awarded Gold Award and named Grand Elite Champion – Classical Elite, Age 18 & Above at the YAFF Global International Competition in Da Nang, Vietnam, on 28 June 2026.

Illustration Department Wins Two Awards at the HONOR TALENTS GLOBAL DESIGN AWARDS

The Illustration Department is proud to announce that two of our Semester 6 students received prestigious awards at the HONOR TALENTS GLOBAL DESIGN AWARDS 2025 (Southeast Asia Region), organised by HONOR in January 2026. The competition attracted 978 submissions from students representing 22 higher learning institutions, as well as independent designers across Southeast Asia, making […]

Illustration Department Wins Two Prizes at the MAYBANK MyTIGER VALUES ART COMPETITION 2026

The Illustration Department is proud to announce that two of our students received prestigious awards at the MAYBANK MyTIGER VALUES ART COMPETITION 2026, organised by the Maybank Foundation in May 2026. The competition received an impressive 3,213 entries from 2,912 students across the primary, secondary and university categories. The competition encouraged young artists to explore […]

Fine Art Student Won the Grand Prize at the MR DIY Art Competition 2026 – Student Category

Heartiest Congratulations to Brenda Goh Xsue Thoong, a Fine Art semester 5 student, who had won the Grand Prize at the MR DIY Art Competition 2026 in the Student Category. Representing Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA), she came out on top against participants from other art universities and colleges across the country. She walked away […]

Labour of Batik Exhibition at Heritage Gallery, Ipoh Perak

Labour of Batik Exhibition In May 2026, Textile & Fashion Design students showcased Batik Art at the historical 22 Hale Street Heritage Gallery, Ipoh Perak, in conjunction with Labour Day. The event was officiated by YB Thulsi Thivani d/o Manogaran (Member of the Perak State Legislative Assembly), with the presence of YB Goh See Hua […]

TRX Canvas Collective Chinese New Year Exhibition Showcase

TRX Canvas Collective Chinese New Year Exhibition Showcase In February 2026, Textile & Fashion Design students had showcased their creations at the prestigious TRX The Anjung space as part of the Canvas Collective Exhibition. The showcase featured a diverse selection of Textile, Batik and Fashion pieces in Oriental conceptual creations in conjunction with Chinese New […]