16 sepember 2009 02:05

Fund For Arts Activists

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The Information Communication and Culture Ministry is setting up a special fund to look after the welfare of artists and arts activists in need.

Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, said discussions were being held to set up the proposed fund which would be launched soon after its tabling to the Cabinet.

He said allocation for the fund would be from levy deduction on payment to producers of dramas and films aired over Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).

"The fund will be managed by a trustee. Any film, drama or documentary which is accepted to be aired by RTM will have a portion of its levy deducted to be channelled to the fund to help artists and arts activists in need," he told reporters after a breaking fast with players in the film industry and the media at the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) here Tuesday.

Also present at the function were Deputy Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum, the ministry`s secretary-general Datuk Kamaruddin Siaraf and FINAS director-general Mohd Mahyidin Mustakim.

Rais said the ministry also welcome the participation of other television and radio stations to contribute to the fund.

Source: http://www.bernama.com
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