The goal of this youth orchestra is to inspire young Malaysian musicians to appreciate orchestral music and to create a pool of well-trained musicians, particularly in classical music.

About 500 young instrumentalists aged between 14 and 26 attended the auditions from all across Malaysia.

110 were selected into the newly formed youth orchestra in 2006.

Todate, it has a total of 106 musicians, participating in concerts, workshops and training throughout the year.

[2][3] The MPYO made its debut concert at the Petronas Philharmonic Hall on 25 August 2007, led by its first principal conductor, Kevin Field.