Ministry to draw up policy to enhance Malaysian culture
March 3, 2010 by: editor
Malaysia’s Information Communication and Culture Ministry is to formulate a policy to enhance or commercialise the country’s arts and culture.
Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said, ”We are studying the creative industry more closely and the Ministry, with the cooperation of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Ministry of Education, will look closely at how we have to develop the creative industry to meet the commercial needs and requirement of our own arts and culture. ”
He added that the government is helping the local music industry to become more competitive by providing incentives and funds of RM200 million.
The Minister also said that Malaysian culture and crafts will be showcased during Prime Minister Najib Razak’s visit to the US in April. Malaysian dances and music will feature at a dinner for US dignitaries. “At the dinner, we will showcase Malaysian dances, music and stage shows suited to the tastes of the American community. It is to highlight various aspects of our culture at the international level,” he said.
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