MOTAC ALLOCATED RM4.9 MLN IN INCENTIVES FOR 62 ASSOCIATIONS, ART COMPANIES IN PERAK SINCE 2022

TELUK INTAN, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) has allocated RM4.9 million in incentives to 62 associations and art companies to implement cultural art programmes in Perak since 2022.

MOTAC deputy secretary-general (cultural) Mohd Yusri Mohd Yusoff said the allocation given since 2022 till June this year was incentives in the form of culture sector support grants to spur arts and cultural activities.

"MOTAC always assists arts and cultural non-governmental organisations (NGO) and companies in the state to continue to conduct activities that highlight art and culture,” he said during his speech at the officiation of the Temasya Budaya @ Negeri Perak 2024 at Dataran Menara Condong Teluk Intan here tonight.

Mohd Yusri said Temasya Budaya @ Negeri Perak was one of 15 cultural tourism programmes organised by the National Culture and Arts Department throughout the country.

“In conjunction with Visit Perak Year 2024, MOTAC welcomes and assists the implementation of programmes in the state to highlight local cultural and art activities that indirectly have a positive impact on local tourism activities,” he said.

The four-day Temasya Budaya @ Negeri Perak showcases various arts and cultural events in the state, including Festival Homestay Perak, Cultural Art Clinics, Busana Run, Serikandi Puteri Perak Contest, Gendang Urumi Contest, Dabus Kreasi Contest, Sambey Perak Contest, Jawi Writing Contest, and various traditional cultural demonstrations.

-- BERNAMA