Malaysia, with its widely diverse people, is rich in culture and fortunate to have this depth of traditions to draw from. There are generations of stories in myriad languages to be told and retold, in different mediums that speak to various audiences.

The following is a series of small introductions to different art forms in Malaysia. There are examples of who is producing work, or where you might go to see some, in and outside of the Klang Valley. Also outlined are some of the major festivals, annual and otherwise, that are available in Malaysia.

For listings of arts events that are currently happening, refer to resources like TimeOut KL, Kakiseni.com and Star2's culture section.

→ Performing Arts

→ Visual Arts

→ Independent Music

→ Alternative Spaces

→ Culture and Heritage

→ Crafts

→ Literature

→ Museum, archives, restoration and preservation

→ Creative writing