Beatrice Leong

Beatrice Leong’s curious nature and innate love for experiences has brought her to work with multiple mediums as a platform to advocate issues such as domestic violence and the plight of migrant workers in the past. Her latest venture includes the preservation of heritage shophouses located in the historical heart of Kuala Lumpur.

As the founder of Tun Perak Co-op, Beatrice is responsible for spearheading content in the newly rejuvenated creative hub, transforming it into an archival chamber of people’s stories to be preserved. “There is a place for everyone to play and have a voice in the arts. Cultures and stories have to be preserved. Every voice, every narrative, every story must have its place. Leave it to the audience to discern,” says Beatrice who is also a documentary filmmaker.

Besides battling through multiple delays due to Covid-19, Beatrice acknowledged that a lot of their plans had to be rethought because of changing demands especially concerning an event venue. Tun Perak Co-op opened just after the Covid-19 lockdown with Pe’el, a solo exhibition by Kide Baharuddin. “I’ve struggled a lot in making plans come through, as I battle a debilitating mental illness and to push my own dreams through, it’s monumental for me,” she shares.

According to Beatrice, Tun Perak Co-op’s guiding principle is to have a safe space for everyone, with something to say, to be able to say it, in a space where they can be heard. As for what’s next, she shares that she will be focusing on rebuilding connections and rethinking how we exist as businesses as well as how communities need to be reconnected.

Enchanted Lotus white ceramic, Aria white gold, Azulea white, Bezel rings; Swan Pave band in white gold, Swan band by De Beers

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