A burst of bright colors, imaginative designs, and endless creativity filled the air as UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) honored young artists who won the 18th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest 2025 (DCAC) with the theme, “Your Dream Car.” The DCAC is more than just a contest; it aims to inspire young people to dream and think about a better future.
The ceremony celebrated the amazing talents of these young artists and the strong support they received from their families and teachers. UMWT is dedicated to encouraging creativity and innovation in young people.
The Toyota DCAC promotes creativity. Toyota’s goal is “Producing Happiness for All,” and they want to create a society where everyone can dream of a better future. This contest allows children to share their hopes and visions through their dream cars. It’s an opportunity for them not just to aim high but to believe those dreams can come true.
“At UMW Toyota, we believe in cultivating the creativity and imagination of our future generations. The Dream Car Art Contest embodies this belief, allowing children to express their unique perspectives on mobility and their dreams for the world. It is truly inspiring to witness their passion and see how they envision a brighter future through their art. This contest resonates deeply with our commitment to not only building great cars but also contributing to a society where dreams can take flight.” said Datuk Ravindran K., President of UMW Toyota Motor.
This year, Malaysia saw a great response with 3,243 artworks submitted. UMWT’s new project, working together with the State Education Department, has encouraged many government schools to join in.
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seksyen 5 Wangsa Maju and Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Kepong 1 received special prizes for their impressive creative artworks. Their dedication to developing young talent is admirable. UMWT is very proud to announce the winners:
Category 1 (7 years old and younger):
- 1st Prize: Mia Lee Su Wei – Happiness Express
- 2nd Prize: Wong Lii Enn – Cool Rescue Car
- 3rd Prize: Aryan Ayden Mark – Pioneering The Future, Honoring Mother Nature
Category 2 (8-11 years old):
- 1st Prize: Wong Jing Xuan – Breezy Bunny Car
- 2nd Prize: Wong Ean Jun – My Space Car
- 3rd Prize: Agnes Yoon Li Xin – Futuristic Mobility Living Car
Category 3 (12-15 years old):
- 1st Prize: Kaylyn Lim – Traveling To Dimensions
- 2nd Prize: Zeti Nurhumaira Harumi – My Cyber Future Royal Blue Car
- 3rd Prize: Ng Jin Xuan – An Incredible Sport Car
The top 3 artworks from each category will be submitted for the World Contest in Japan, in which they will compete against other young artists around the globe.
The World Contest judging is from April to June 2025, and the global winners will be announced in August 2025. Visit https://www.toyota.com.my/en/discover-toyota/toyota-dream-car-art-contest.html to see the inspiring artworks of the national winners and celebrate their dreams.