Archives: Impacts

R.I.S.E. participant Noor Lizah Salman’s story

Noor Lizah Salman “I am proud to represent my country, Malaysia in the recent Para ASEAN Games. My dreams have definitely come true. All this will not be possible if not for Maybank Foundation’s R.I.S.E. programme.” Wheelchair bound since the age of 15 due to a nerve damage Bakes and sells cookies and cakes Noor […]

You Can’t Change the Wind, but You Can Change the Sails

Full Name: Mohd Azmi Bin Taib Country: Malaysia Location: Penang Batch No.: Phase 2, Batch 7 Date Trained: 13 – 15 December 2015Disability: Paralysed waist down (wheelchair user)Business: Fish Culture & Fish FarmingAverage Monthly Income Before: RM 2,000Average Monthly Income After: RM 5,500 Mohd Azmi, being an ambitious person, had massive dreams of progressing and achieving in life. Life took a turn for the worse when he […]

The Unseen Journey of a Blind Man

Full Name: Mohd Zaiani Bin Mohd DiahCountry: Malaysia Location: Negeri Sembilan Batch No.: Phase 2, Batch 36Date Trained: 24-26 September 2016Disability: Blind in the left eyeBusiness: Massage and bekam centreAverage Monthly Income Before: RM 1,500Average Monthly Income After: RM 3,000 Mohd Zaiani bin Mohd Diah was an average, active child who like any other children his age, loved to play with friends. In 1989, just a […]

I Rose With RISE

Full Name: Hajijah binti Bakar Country: MalaysiaLocation: Sarawak Batch No.: Phase 2, Batch 40Date Trained: 15-17 October 2016Disability: Hunch back since birthBusiness: Sells Ice pop and SnackAverage Monthly Income Before: 0Average Monthly Income After: RM 500 Some people are born healthy and strong, but Hajijah was born with a condition that affected her life tremendously. She suffered from slow bone growth which gradually caused her spine […]

Sole Leg Doesn’t Matter, But Sole Income Had Me Suffered

Full Name: Kulubin Bin IntangCountry: MalaysiaLocation: Sabah Batch No.: Phase 2, Batch 30Date Trained: 29-31 July 20166Disability: Leg disability due to polioBusiness: Sells VegetablesAverage Monthly Income Before: RM 300Average Monthly Income After: RM 850 Kulubin was born normal but became permanently disabled due to adversities faced by his family. He was down with a high fever that demanded urgent treatment when he was 2 years […]

Breaking off Financial Dependence and Freeing from Domestic Abuse

Full Name: Sri LestariCountry: IndonesiaLocation: Yogyakarta Batch No.: Pilot, Batch 4Date Trained: 10 – 12 August 2016Disability: Spinal injury (wheelchair user))Business: Knit (crochet) bags/ purseAverage Monthly Income Before: IDR 0Average Monthly Income After: IDR 5,000,000 Sri Lestari was an orphan who was forced into an early marriage by her relatives at the age of 15 years old. She was not prepared for married life, but […]

Stepping Out of Comfort Zone and Seeking Opportunities Beyond Physical Limitations

Full Name: Agung SedayuCountry: IndonesiaLocation: Bogor Batch No.: Pilot, Batch 7Date Trained: 1 – 3 November 2017Disability: Loss of left leg functionBusiness: CateringAverage Monthly Income Before: IDR 1,000,000Average Monthly Income After: IDR 187,000,000 Agung was a healthy, active man from a simple family of 9. He was proud of his mother and idolized his father; however, his world came to what seemed like a stop […]

Domino Impact of RISE Training; Personal Success Leading to Employment for Disabled Community

Full Name: SantosoCountry: IndonesiaLocation: Yogyakarta Batch No.: Pilot, Batch 4Date Trained: 10 – 12 August 2016Disability: Muscular DistrophyBusiness: TailoringAverage Monthly Income Before: IDR 1,500,000Average Monthly Income After: IDR 5,000,000 Santoso is the youngest son of 6 siblings in Solo. He was a happy and healthy child back then, and it was not until his secondary school that he got sick and was given a wrong […]

When a Mother Championed Over Her Limitation for The Sake of Her Children Education

Full Name: SuhartiCountry: IndonesiaLocation: Yogyakarta Batch No.: Pilot, Batch 4Date Trained: 10 – 12 August 2016Disability: Limping on left legBusiness: TailoringAverage Monthly Income Before: IDR 500,000Average Monthly Income After: IDR 2,000,000 Suharti is a young mother aged 35, with 2 beautiful children. She and her husband live with her parents in a village in Bantul, Yogyakarta and where both her children attend school. She used […]

Paving Way-back from Victim to Becoming the Head of the Family

Full Name: Dandik Budi PrastyoCountry: IndonesiaLocation: Bogor Batch No.: Phase 2, Batch 7Date Trained: 1 – 3 November 2017Disability: Paralysed on the right side of his bodyBusiness: SnacksAverage Monthly Income Before: IDR 2,000,000Average Monthly Income After: IDR 6,000,000 Dandik graduated from Brawijaya University with a mechanical engineering degree in 2005. While he was leading a simple, normal life with his family from his first marriage, […]

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Have questions about partnering with Maybank Foundation for BSAS 2027? Find out more about the programme, application requirements and selection process below.

A. About BSAS 2027

  1. What is the Balai Seni Art Series (BSAS)?
    The Balai Seni Art Series (BSAS) is a Maybank Foundation initiative that supports the development and appreciation of arts and culture through programmes that nurture artistic talent, preserve cultural heritage and create meaningful opportunities for arts and cultural practitioners and communities.

  1. What programmes are open for applications under BSAS 2027?
    Organisations may apply to partner with Maybank Foundation under any of the following programmes:

        • MyTIGER Values Art Competition (MTVAC)
        • Cultural Art Showcase and Bazaar (CASB)
        • Maybank Foundation Artist Fellowship Programme (MFAFP)
        • New Arts & Culture Programme – an open-concept programme for proposed arts and culture initiatives. 

  1. Can an organisation apply for more than one programme?
    Yes. Organisations may apply for one, multiple or all four programmes. A separate proposal, including the proposed approach, implementation plan and budget, must be submitted for each programme applied for.

B. Eligibility and Requirements

  1. Who is eligible to apply?
    Registered organisations with relevant experience and capabilities in arts, culture or creative programme delivery across ASEAN are invited to apply. Applicants should demonstrate their ability to develop, manage and deliver programmes aligned with the objectives of the selected BSAS programme.

  2. Can organisations based outside Malaysia apply?
    Yes. Eligible organisations from ASEAN Member States may apply. Organisations outside Malaysia should submit the equivalent legal registration or establishment documents recognised in their respective countries.

  3. Can an organisation apply if it has not previously partnered with Maybank Foundation?
    Yes. Organisations that have not previously worked with Maybank Foundation may apply, provided they meet the eligibility requirements and can demonstrate relevant experience, capabilities and a suitable approach to delivering the proposed programme.

  1. What should be included in the proposal deck?
    Each proposal deck should be tailored to the selected programme and include the following:

    1. Programme Overview: Proposed concept, objectives and alignment with the selected BSAS programme.
    2. Approach and Value Proposition: Programme design, delivery approach and the needs or opportunities addressed.
    3. Target Beneficiaries and Intended Impact: Target audience, expected reach, key outcomes and measurable impact.
    4. Scope of Work and Deliverables: Key activities, implementation plan, timeline, milestones and expected outputs.
    5. Partnership and Delivery Capability: Proposed team, relevant experience, key partners and resources required.
    6. Budget and Funding Request: Itemised budget, funding requested and any co-funding or other resources, where applicable.
    7. Sustainability and Scalability: Plans to sustain outcomes, extend impact or scale the programme beyond the implementation period.
    8. Monitoring and Evaluation: Proposed indicators and methods to track progress, measure results and report impact.

  1. What supporting documents must be submitted?
    Applicants should provide the required organisational information, relevant legal registration or establishment documents, and a proposal deck for each programme selected. Additional information or supporting documents may be requested during the assessment and due diligence processes.

C. How to Apply

  1. How can an organisation submit an application?
    Interested organisations should complete the BSAS 2027 Partner Application Form through the application link provided on Maybank Foundation’s website. Applicants must select their preferred programme(s) and upload the corresponding proposal deck for each programme.

  1. What is the application deadline?
    The application deadline is 8 November 2026, 11:59 PM MYT (UTC+8). Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications and supporting documents before the deadline to allow sufficient time for review.

  1. What happens after an application is submitted?
    Applications will undergo an evaluation process to assess their suitability for the selected programme. Shortlisted organisations may be contacted for further information, clarification or supporting documents and may be required to undergo Maybank Foundation’s due diligence, compliance checks and procurement processes.

  1. What happens if an application is incomplete or additional information is required?
    Maybank Foundation may request clarification, additional information or supporting documents where necessary. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are complete and that the information provided is accurate.

D. Evaluation and Selection

  1. How will applications be evaluated?
    Applications will be assessed based on their alignment with the objectives of the selected BSAS programme, the strength and relevance of the proposed concept, expected outcomes and impact, implementation approach, organisational capability, budget and overall feasibility.

  1. Does submitting an application guarantee selection or appointment as a programme partner?
    No. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection or appointment as a BSAS 2027 programme partner. All applications are subject to evaluation and the relevant approval, due diligence and procurement processes.

  1. When will successful applicants be notified?
    Applications will be evaluated from 9 November to 15 December 2026, with the selection outcomes scheduled for consideration by the Maybank Foundation Board. Further information on the announcement of successful applicants will be communicated when available.

E. General Enquiries

  1. Who can I contact if I have further questions?
    For enquiries regarding the BSAS 2027 Partner Application, please contact Maybank Foundation through the general enquiry in the “Who We Are” section provided on the website.