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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024