BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY PILA & NURA VALENTIANA LORNA
SAMARAHAN: The Information Department (JaPen) yesterday organised the ‘Sembang Warung’ programme in conjunction with National Artists Day 2022 celebration here.
The programme was a collaboration with government agencies including the Malaysian Television Malaysia (RTM), the Malaysian National Film Development Corporation (FINAS), the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA), the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Pos Malaysia.
Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (K-KOMM) minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the programme was a strategic approach of JaPen to establish relationships with the grassroots community, especially among those involved in various local and national art genres.
“In line with JaPen’s mission of marketing government information through various strategic communication methods, this programme is used as a platform by JaPen to channel information or policies.
“In addition, this programme seeks to strengthen friendships among activists of various art genres including appreciating their contributions and services in promoting artistic and cultural activities.
“Recognition were also given to art activists who have been in the creative and non-creative arts industry at the state and national levels,” said Annuar.
He also urged qualified artists and members of the Malaysian Family Community to register as Community Ambassadors.
Earlier, Malaysian Family Assistance FINAS Caring Aid was presented to five artisans, namely, Kamil Salem, Kahar Jini, representative Saifuddin Muhi, Zakaria Haji Manan as well as Sajali Mohamad.
