October 2011
Asean Should Translate One Identity Into Its Programmes
Malaysia will propose that Asean's one identity be translated into the main programmes of member countries at the Asean Culture Ministers Conference starting Monday. more >
June 2009
Going cuckoo over crime
An artistic collaboration between Malaysia and Singapore delves into crime, violence ... and perhaps some deeper issues. more >
December 2008
Arabic music fest expands horizons
An annual festival to celebrate the best of the Arab world’s recording artistes and composers, the Ziryab International Music and Arts Festival, is set to expand its boundaries by inviting entertainers from around the world in the near future. more >
July 2008
KL’s cultural hot spots launched
The Ministry of Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage has launched a program that will see ‘cultural hot spots’, or mini cultural centres, established around the country. more >
June 2008
Shafie: 915 cultural clubs nationwide
The Ministry of Unity, Arts, Culture and Heritage told the Dewan Negara that there are 915 cultural clubs in the country actively promoting traditional culture and arts with a participation from 27,727 people. more >
There's one home but is there one love?
Dr Tan Sooi Beng, associate professor with Universiti Sains Malaysia's School of Arts, believes that recent policies have polarised the arts. more >
April 2008
Asian, European countries seek to promote cultural interactions
Culture Ministers from Asian and European countries reiterated here on Wednesday that both Asia and Europe should take concrete action to further promote their cultural interactions. more >
Culture way to boost ties within Asean
The Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry has called for more bilateral cultural and heritage development programmes among Asean member countries. more >
Respect cultural diversity, says Najib
In a speech at the third Asem Culture Ministers Meeting dinner, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has said that cultural difference is ‘an accident of birth’ and should never be the source of hatred or conflict. more >
March 2008
PM calls for promotional push in Malaysian handicrafts
Malaysia's Prime Minister has said efforts should be taken to promote and enhance the reputation of Malaysian handicrafts locally and abroad. more >
December 2007
On with the show
Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina recently unveiled her latest a RM32.5 million cultural village that will be developed by the Ministry Of Culture, Arts and Heritage (KeKKWA). more >
September 2007
Ministry's code prompts cancellation
Singer Beyonce Knowles cancelled her Malaysian stage debut, purportedly because she refused to comply with dress codes established by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage. more >
May 2007
Entertainers Day proposed
The Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry has suggested that the Government set aside a “Hari Seniman” (Entertainers Day) to mark the contributions of those in the entertainment industry. more >
June 2006
Developing countries start their own news service to counter western 'bias'
"NAM News Network," a joint effort of the 116 member countries of the Nonaligned Movement, was formally inaugurated Tuesday by Malaysian Information Minister Zainuddin Maidin, although it has been live online since April 17. Zainuddin urged members to develop their media and use technology to forge better communication links between them. more >
May 2006
Malaysia open Muslim media center
Malaysia said on Tuesday that it will host an international center for Muslim journalists aimed at countering attacks on Islam and negative images of the religion. more >
October 2004
Proposal to convert Kuala Lumpur into regional arts centre
The Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry has an ambitious plan to convert the bustling federal capital city into a centre for the arts in the region. more >
Council to promote culture and arts
The Malaysian Government has set up the Culture and Arts Council to promote the development of arts and culture among the people. more >
September 2004
Proposal to convert Kuala Lumpur into regional arts centre
The Malaysian Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry has an ambitious plan to convert its bustling federal capital city into a centre for the arts in the region. more >
May 2004
Malaysia's Cultural Palace Looks To Instill Love Of The Arts
Malaysian authorities have given the country's premiere performing arts centre two years to instill an appreciation of the arts among the public. more >
April 2004
Orang Asli Museum To Preserve Their Heritage
An Orang Asli Special Arts Museum will be built to house all items relating to their culture, arts and heritage in the Paya Indah Wetlands at a cost of RM4 million. more >
January 2004
Joint choir gearing up to make debut
The newly formed 100 member MCA-Gerakan choir will shortly give its debut performance at the joint Penang MCA-Gerakan Chinese New Year open house. more >
New Malaysian arts and cultural centre opens
Malaysian royalty dropped by last week to open a new arts and cultural centre for the country in Lebuh Pantai. more >
Local theatre in the doldrums
An academic recently gave a no-holds-barred analysis of government efforts to raise theatre standards among activists in Malaysia. more >
November 2003
ASEAN Festival of Arts wraps up
The ASEAN Festival of Arts, which ran from October 14 to 18, ended with a gala dance performance presented by 11 countries in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysia Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism announced. more >
October 2003
Art forms enhance cultural identity
Senator Datuk Mohammad Omar Bledram said all forms of drawings, sculpture, dances and traditional games should be valued by all, and those skilled in these art forms should improve. more >
June 2003
Malaysia to celebrate multiculturalism at Ambang Merdeka festival
The Malaysian Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism has urged all programs for the 2003 Ambang Merdeka festival to reflect Malaysia's progress in development and multiculturalism. more >
Malaysian Cultural Ministry calls for more support
The Malaysian Ministry of Culture Arts and Tourism has called for further financial support, in light of its contribution to the country's economy over recent years. more >
May 2003
Museums to forge smart partnership with community
Launching and International Museum Day event recently, the Malaysian Chief Minister said that the day would be celebrated every year, as ICOM and UNESCO believed that museums played important roles in nation-building, especially in the globalisation and modern technology era. more >
January 2003
13.1 million tourists last year
Tourist arrivals to Malaysia last year was estimated at 13.1 million and this figure is expected to grow as the world flocks to the country to witness first-hand its diverse culture and arts. more >
November 2011
2011 International Conference on Humanities, Society and Culture
The aim objective of ICHSC 2011 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Humanities, Society and Culture. more >
November 2009
27th Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion conference
This year’s session speakers will share their professional experiences on topics ranging from tourism, music education, Islamic music, and also arts and culture in the current time. more >
May 2009
Creative Practice, Creative Conversations, Creative Commercialisation = Innovation =
Attend various workshops or hear various presentations by global leaders around the three vital themes - creative practice - beyond ideation; creative conversation - the future of creativity and creative commercialisation - the value of creativity. more >
The international who's who in cultural policy, planning and research >