Kuala Lumpur Design Festival

01/04/2026

KLDF was delighted to join Italian Design Day at the Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur 🇮🇹✨ Surrounded by vibrant showcases of Italian culture and design, we shared inspiring conversations with H.E. Raffaele Langella, Ambassador of Italy to Malaysia, together with En Zafri, President of PEREKA and En Muhamad, as well as Dr Syazana, Deputy Dean International, Industrial & Institutional Partnership, UniKL. A meaningful evening of creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange.

Pasukan KLDF berbesar hati menghadiri Italian Design Day di Kedutaan Itali, Kuala Lumpur 🇮🇹✨ Dikelilingi oleh pameran budaya dan reka bentuk Itali yang penuh warna, kami berkongsi perbualan inspirasi bersama H.E. Raffaele Langella, Duta Besar Itali ke Malaysia, bersama En Zafri, Presiden PEREKA dan En Muhamad, serta Dr Syazana, Timbalan Dekan Antarabangsa, Perindustrian & Perkongsian Institusi, UniKL. Satu malam bermakna penuh kreativiti, kolaborasi dan pertukaran budaya.

16/03/2026

Ken Jin sees Kuala Lumpur as alive with history and change. Designers here adapt, thrive, and transform shifting spaces into stories of resilience.


Ken Jin melihat Kuala Lumpur hidup dengan sejarah dan perubahan. Pereka di sini menyesuaikan diri, berkembang, dan menjadikan ruang yang berubah sebagai kisah ketahanan.

14/03/2026

Haji Nik Faizal believes Kuala Lumpur isn’t just built—it’s felt. Culture, heritage, and creativity turn streets into stories and spaces into experiences that unite communities.


Haji Nik Faizal percaya Kuala Lumpur bukan sekadar dibina—ia dirasai. Budaya, warisan dan kreativiti menjadikan jalan dan ruang sebagai kisah serta pengalaman yang menyatukan komuniti.

13/03/2026

Dato’ Ahmad believes design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about solving big challenges with smart, strategic ideas that make life better for everyone.


Dato’ Ahmad percaya reka bentuk bukan sekadar tentang estetika—ia tentang menyelesaikan cabaran besar dengan idea strategik yang bijak, demi kehidupan yang lebih baik untuk semua.

09/03/2026

On 4 March 2026 at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur during the opening of Malaysian International Furniture Fair 2026, Muhamad Razif Nasruddin and Associate Professor Mohamed Razeef bin Abdul Razak signed a Letter of Intent between Kuala Lumpur Design Festival and INSAN UiTM, witnessed by Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Haji Zainuddin, promising future collaboration in research, education, and advancing Malaysia’s design innovation ecosystem.


Pada 4 Mac 2026 di World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur semasa pembukaan Malaysian International Furniture Fair 2026, Muhamad Razif Nasruddin dan Profesor Madya Mohamed Razeef bin Abdul Razak menandatangani LOI antara Kuala Lumpur Design Festival dan INSAN UiTM, disaksikan oleh Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Haji Zainuddin, menjanjikan kerjasama masa hadapan dalam penyelidikan, pendidikan serta pengukuhan inovasi reka bentuk negara.

08/03/2026

On 4 March 2026 at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur during Malaysian International Furniture Fair 2026, Muhamad Razif Nasruddin representing Kuala Lumpur Design Festival and Ahmad Hilmi Muhammad, CEO of Pebble3D Sdn Bhd, signed an MoU establishing collaboration in design innovation, creative programming, and technology-driven initiatives within Kuala Lumpur’s growing design ecosystem.


Pada 4 Mac 2026 di World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur semasa Malaysian International Furniture Fair 2026, Muhamad Razif Nasruddin mewakili Kuala Lumpur Design Festival dan Ahmad Hilmi Muhammad, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Pebble3D Sdn Bhd, menandatangani MoU bagi menjalin kerjasama dalam inovasi reka bentuk, program kreatif dan inisiatif berteraskan teknologi dalam ekosistem reka bentuk Kuala Lumpur.

05/03/2026

🌿 What a meaningful afternoon at the City for Designers Forum.
We’re truly grateful to everyone who came, listened, and shared thoughtful questions about Kuala Lumpur’s journey as a city of design.
Special thanks to our distinguished guest Haji Nik Faizal from DBKL, our panelists — Prof Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Haji Zainuddin (Board Member, MRM), Hani Ali (Lain Furniture), and Ken Jin (bungkus) — and our moderator Nizar Musa, Creative Director KLDF for guiding the conversation with care.
And to MIFF, thank you for your support and partnership in making this forum possible. 💙
Together, we celebrated creativity, culture, and the future of design in KL.


🌿 Sesi yang penuh makna di City for Designers Forum.
Terima kasih kepada semua yang hadir, mendengar, dan berkongsi soalan tentang perjalanan Kuala Lumpur sebagai bandar reka bentuk.
Penghargaan khas buat Haji Nik Faizal dari DBKL sebagai tetamu istimewa, panelis kami — Prof Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Haji Zainuddin (Ahli Lembaga Pengarah, MRM) , Hani Ali (Lain Furniture), dan Ken Jin (bungkus) — serta moderator Nizar Musa, Pengarah Kreatif KLDF yang membimbing perbincangan dengan penuh teliti.
Dan kepada MIFF, terima kasih atas sokongan dan kerjasama yang menjayakan forum ini. 💙
Bersama‑sama kita meraikan kreativiti, budaya, dan masa depan reka bentuk di KL.

27/02/2026

✨ Kuala Lumpur: City for Designers ✨
Join us at MIFF x KLDF Forum as we explore how design shapes the identity of our city.
📅 Wednesday, 4 March 2026
🕑 2 PM – 3 PM
📍 Hall 4B, MIFF, World Trade Center Kuala Lumpur
With panelists:
Prof Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Haji Zainuddin (MRM)
Hani Ali (LAIN Furniture)
Ken Jin (Bungkus)
🎤 Moderated by Nizar Musa (KLDF
This is an open forum — all are welcome!
Let’s celebrate creativity, culture, and the future of design in KL.


✨ Kuala Lumpur: Bandar untuk Pereka ✨
Sertai kami di Forum MIFF x KLDF untuk meneroka bagaimana reka bentuk membentuk identiti bandar kita.
📅 Rabu, 4 Mac 2026
🕑 2 PM – 3 PM
📍 Dewan 4B, MIFF, World Trade Center Kuala Lumpur
Panelis:
Prof Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Haji Zainuddin (MRM)
Hani Ali (LAIN Furniture)
Ken Jin (Bungkus)
🎤 Moderator: Nizar Musa (KLDF)
Forum ini terbuka — semua dijemput hadir!
Mari kita raikan kreativiti, budaya, dan masa depan reka bentuk di KL.

16/02/2026

Tea was just an excuse 💅🏻—the real highlight was the people, the energy, and the vision we’re shaping together. KL isn’t just a city—it’s a design space in the making.

Here’s to stronger bonds and brighter days ahead 🤝🏻🌆✨

30/01/2026

03/11/2025

Official Statement from our KL Design Festival Creative Director, Nizar Musa