The late Krishen Jit, who died in 2005, shaped Malaysian theatre for over four decades – his legacy endures through the Krishen Jit Fund, which continues to support diverse Malaysian arts. Photo: Filepic/The Star
Where arts funding often feels like an afterthought than a priority, the survival of an independent grant can feel miraculous.
The Krishen Jit Fund has not only survived but thrived for two decades, standing as one of the few consistent lifelines for artists navigating the country’s arts and cultural ecosystem. Amid the early pandemic cancellations in 2020, it stood as the only arts grant programme that kept going.
