The MIA Ladies Choir was formed in 2004 under the auspices of the Malaysian Institute of Art’s Department of Music. The choir currently numbers 30 students under the direction of Ms. Susanna Saw. They have participated in many performances and competitions over the years, such as in 2008 when they took part in the Gold Level Trinity Choral Assessment, the choir achieved a High Distinction and received an Outstanding Achievement Award. In 2009 they won a Gold medal in ‘A Voyage of Song’ International Choir Competition held in Penang.
In 2010, the choir took part in the 8th Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod and was awarded champion in the Choirs of Equal Voices category. Their proudest moment however was at the 6th World Choir Games in Shaoxing, China, 2010 where they won the gold medal and World Championship for Malaysia in the Female Chamber Choirs Category.
