Cendana's RM10 mln fund under PENJANA and 82 per cent of further sum approved
The cash grant of RM10 million for Cendana under the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) last year, has been approved to assist people in the creative industry.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Creative industry contributed RM29.4 bln to GDP in 2019
The creative industry contributed 1.9 per cent or RM29.4 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019 according to a report by the Department of Statistics Malaysia.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Food aid for Mah Meri Cultural Village arts workers
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz today visited the Mah Meri Cultural Village to deliver food assistance for arts and culture workers from the Mah Meri community.
Sun Aug 29 2021
Govt channels over RM941 mln under frontliners special allowance - Tengku Zafrul
A total of RM941.38 million has been channelled under the Frontliners Allowance as of July 30, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
Thu Aug 12 2021
RM8 million in additional funds for survival of arts practitioners - Saifuddin
An additional RM8 million will be channelled to CENDANA to implement programmes that will help in the survival and sustainability of arts and culture practitioners.
Mon Aug 09 2021
RM171.64 mln channelled to support agriculture industry, food security as of July 9
Tengku Zafrul said the funding was part of the RM400 million allocated for the group.
Thu Jul 22 2021
PEMULIH: 35,000 jobs to be made available in arts, creative industry - Saifuddin
A total of 35,000 jobs will be made available in the arts and creative industry through an allocation of RM100 million under PEMULIH.
Tue Jun 29 2021
575 creative industry players receive RM10 mln under CENDANA recovery initiative
A total of 575 creative industry players yesterday received funds under the CENDANA recovery initiative amounting to RM10 million.
Tue Apr 06 2021
PRISMA to benefit over 3,000 creative industry players
Funding is up to RM10,000 per person and applications are now open until April 2.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Budget 2021: Batik manufacturer to use incentives to weather COVID-19 storm
The incentives provided by Terengganu branch of Malaysia Handicraft to help entrepreneurs explore digital markets have been very positive.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Budget 2021: Govt acknowledges importance, role of arts and culture
The allocation further enhanced the government's commitment in prioritising the arts and culture sector.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Implementation of PRIHATIN objectives at 91 per cent as of July 20
The Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN) has accomplished 91 per cent of its implementation objectives as of July 20, 2020, with a total payment of RM14.3 billion.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Graffiti can yield lucrative returns
National Visual Arts Development Board director-general, Prof Datuk Dr Mohamed Najib Ahmad Dawa said graffiti drawings could have high value and should benefit people with such talents.
Mon Sep 11 2017
Company director pleads not guilty to hurting wife
Behrang Baghernejad, 37, is charged with hurting Negar Mirzaaliakbar, 33, at their house at Cendana Condo, Jalan Ampang at 9.30pm on July 8.
Fri Jul 25 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024