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title: "Starbucks M’sia Says It Has Contributed RM500k To Support Palestine Relief Fund & Local Artists"
url: https://weirdkaya.com/starbucks-msia-says-it-has-contributed-rm500k-to-support-palestine-relief-fund-local-artists/
date: 2025-02-24
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description: "Starbucks Malaysia recently concluded its year-long ‘Starbucks Art For Good: The Bearista Art Project’ with a finale at Pavilion Bukit Jalil from February 22 to 24. Photo provided to WeirdKaya...."
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  - "Starbucks Malaysia"
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# Starbucks M’sia Says It Has Contributed RM500k To Support Palestine Relief Fund & Local Artists

##### Starbucks Malaysia recently concluded its year-long ‘Starbucks Art For Good: The Bearista Art Project’ with a finale at Pavilion Bukit Jalil from February 22 to 24.

![[HERO IMAGE] A celebration of success with all 25 Bearista artists](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/hero-image-a-celebration-of-success-with-all-25-bearista-artists.jpeg)Photo provided to WeirdKaya.

The event featured contributions from more than 60 Malaysian artists, including Deaf, autistic, and emerging talents, who designed 25 life-sized ‘Bearista’ figures.

The project, launched in December 2023 to mark Starbucks Malaysia’s 25th anniversary, aimed to promote inclusivity in the arts.

It also introduced ‘Mini-Bearista’ collectibles inspired by the life-sized designs, which were sold at Starbucks stores nationwide.

![Life-sized bearista, designed by local artists (1)](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/life-sized-bearista-designed-by-local-artists-1-1.jpeg)Photo provided to WeirdKaya.

**During the final event, Starbucks Malaysia announced a RM500,000 pledge, with RM250,000 allocated to the participating artists and RM250,000 donated to MERCY Malaysia’s Palestine Relief Fund. **

![RM250,000 to MERCY Malaysia](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/rm250000-to-mercy-malaysias-palestine-relief-fundjpeg.jpg)Photo provided to WeirdKaya.

**The funds are expected to support sustainable development projects such as health, water sanitation, and livelihood programs.**

## Made it to Malaysia Book of Records

The initiative also received recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records for the **“Most ‘Bearista’ Art in a Community Project”.**

The closing ceremony included an exhibition of the Bearista figures, a cheque presentation, a performance by DeafBeat Malaysia, and a Deaf coffee-tasting session led by a barista from Starbucks’ Signing Store.

**At the event, Starbucks Malaysia introduced its upcoming ‘Get Together’ campaign, a regional initiative focusing on three key areas: people, community, and the environment.**