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Is This How We Help the Arts During COVID-19?

Ian Chow, general manager, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

27-Apr-20 14:00

Is This How We Help the Arts During COVID-19?

In a recent interview, Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said it was “easy” for the Malaysian arts sector to adapt to and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order. We break down her remarks and discuss why they have drawn so much backlash. 

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  PoliticsLaw and Legal MattersFilmSocial IssuesVisual ArtsPerforming Arts

Tags:  The Bigger PictureThe Daily DigestCovid-19Movement Control OrderDatuk Seri Nancy Shukri





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