Monday 22/09/2025

CIMB is delighted to announce the return of CIMB Artober Art & Soul, an annual celebration of the vibrant art and culture, showcasing local emerging and established artists including regional names, reflecting the rich diversity of art scene across the region. The event will be officially launched by YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Minister of Finance II. Present at the event will be YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, along with the delegates from the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (“AEM”) meeting.
 
Held from 26 to 28 September 2025, this year’s CIMB Artober highlights artistic excellence through a compelling showcase. Key highlights include a special exhibition of never-before-seen works by the legendary late Datuk Ibrahim Hussein and Art Talks by distinguished guests including the Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. More than 30 galleries and merchants, and over 100 emerging and established artists will be exhibiting their works, reflecting a diverse spectrum of creativity and talent. As part of CIMB’s commitment to nurturing the creative economy, this event also serves a platform to elevate artists by providing visibility, exposure, and opportunities within the regional art ecosystem.
 
We are pleased to invite your journalist(s) and a photographer to the event as per the details below:

 

Date	Friday, 26 September 2025
Time	4.45 p.m.
Venue	Hall 1, Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC)
Map	https://maps.app.goo.gl/DkiRTJFKuKw4WcXH6
Dress code	Batik / smart casual

 
Agenda:

Time	Agenda
4.45 p.m.	Arrival of media and registration
5.20 p.m.	Arrival of AEM’s meeting delegates
5.30 p.m.	Arrival of YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Minister of Finance II  Exhibition tour
6.00 p.m.	Opening performance
6.15 p.m.	Speech by Novan Amirudin, Group Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Group
6.25 p.m.	Video presentation
6.30 p.m.	Speech by YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan  Launch gambit
6.40 p.m.	Exhibition tour
7.00 p.m.	Event ends

Kindly RSVP via e-mail latest by Thursday, 25 September 2025 (4.00 p.m.) with the following details: