KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Ziarah Seni MADANI programme, by the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), has benefited 233 arts practitioners through contributions totalling RM180,756, since its introduction in 2023.
General : FINASâ Ziarah Seni MADANI Benefits 233 Arts Practitioners Since 2023 - Teo
Dewan Rakyat, Teo Nie Ching, art practitioner, vet
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Malaysia's FINAS Ziarah Seni MADANI programme has provided RM180,756 in aid to 233 arts practitioners since 2023. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching stated this in Parliament, noting that 59 recipients received RM40,856 this year.
- The programme supports creative industry practitioners facing hardships, health issues, or frailty, and assists veteran artistes.
- Since 2019, 55 veteran practitioners received housing units under the Perumahan Komuniti Seni Prihatin initiative.
- Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching responded to a parliamentary query regarding the establishment of a dedicated care centre.
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