Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 1 August, 2024 – In a vibrant celebration of culture, diversity, and Malaysian fellowship, GMBB, a Creative Community Mall – Kuala Lumpur’s fast growing creative hub – has officially opened its doors. This momentous event was officiated by Yang Berhormat Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) with a signing ceremony witnessed by Ahmad Zul-Qarnain Ibrahim, Director of GMBB, Lim Ying Hui, General Manager of GMBB and Amerrudin Ahmad, Director General of National Visual Arts Development Board at GMBB’s shared creative, events, and arts space, The Grey Box.
Originally envisioned as a fashion wholesale mall, GMBB’s transformation into a haven for creatives began when its founders recognised the need for a space in Malaysia’s rapidly evolving capital that empowered creativity in a new way. This shift was inspired by the founders’ admiration for successful art-centric spaces abroad, such as the 798 Art Zone in Beijing and PMQ in Hong Kong; and their keen observation of Malaysia’s need for physical spaces where local creatives, artists and artisans could thrive.
A Seed Dreams of a Forest
Just like a seedling planted in fertile soil, GMBB aims to cultivate local talent in a dynamic ecosystem where artists of all backgrounds, talents, and experiences can converge, collaborate, and further catalyse Malaysia’s creative and cultural economy. Despite initial challenges as newcomers to the arts realm, GMBB embarked on this journey with a bold vision five years ago.
Lim Ying Hui, General Manager of GMBB, reflects: “From the initial inspiration drawn from global creative hubs to the vibrant reality we have cultivated here at GMBB, it has been an incredible journey of adding to the Malaysian creative and cultural tapestry. Every day, I am privileged to witness the transformative power of empowered creativity and community first-hand. Together, we’re helping to grow Malaysia’s creative and cultural ecosystem where every creator’s voice resonates, enriching our cultural landscape, and forging meaningful connections that define our collective spirit.”
