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42 Creative Content Fund applications from Sabah and Sarawak approved
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 By: Kazalinah Kamaludin Text Size: Nizam (sixth, right) and Fahmi (centre) with recipients of the 2025 Creative Content Fund (DKK) and Borneo TV Programme Fund at the DKK Sabah award ceremony. Kota Kinabalu: A total of 42 Creative Content Fund (DKK) applications from production companies in Sabah and Sarawak, worth RM7.43 million, have been approved from 2022 up to this month. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the approved applications covered various categories, including feature and short films, documentaries, marketing, scriptwriting and post-production, creating over 1,245 job opportunities. 'As of this month, the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) has also received 36 applications for the Borneo TV Programme Fund and 24 for the Post-Production Fund. 'All applications are evaluated transparently and with integrity by a committee comprising professional panelists and ministry representatives,' he said at the presentation of Creative Content Fund letters of acceptance to Sabah's creative industry players in Sabah, here, Tuesday night. Also present were Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan, Communications Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Finas Chairman Datuk Hans Isaac, Finas Chief Executive Officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and Information Department Director-General Julina Johan. Fahmi said under the DKK, 14 local production companies have been offered the Borneo TV Programme Fund, including six from Sabah. He said the six Sabah companies received approvals amounting to RM1.15 million, expected to create over 200 new jobs. 'As for the Post-Production Fund, nine companies received offers, one of which is from Sabah. For Sabah, one project was approved with a value of nearly RM240,000, adding value to the post-filming process,' he said. He added that the total amount approved for the seven Sabah companies under the Borneo TV Programme Fund and the Post-Production Fund stood at RM1.39 million. Fahmi said various success stories have emerged through government grants and incentives, including the film 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga', which grossed RM73.6 million, 'Bleat!' which made a mark at Cannes, and most recently, 'Ejen Ali The Movie 2', which opened in Indonesia with over 200,000 viewers in its first week. Fahmi added that the Communications Ministry, through Finas, has agreed to collaborate with Borneo TV via the Borneo TV Programme Fund, with content produced by its recipients to also be aired on the Borneo TV platform. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the DKK has opened vast opportunities for the people of Sabah to showcase their stories, culture and heritage through various mediums such as films, documentaries and television programmes. 'Sabah possesses extraordinary socio-cultural diversity – with more than 30 ethnic groups and over 200 sub-ethnicities. This makes the State one of the richest regions in terms of oral, visual and narrative culture, which deserves attention as a source of authentic content,' he said. He added that Sabah's natural beauty gives it a distinct advantage to be translated into creative content capable of attracting both local and international audiences. The text of his speech was read out by Nizam. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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25-06-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Bajau learning centre mooted for heritage
Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 By: Kazalinah Kamaludin Text Size: Kota Kinabalu: State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew has proposed the establishment of a training centre to educate the public about the culture of the Bajau community in the state, including the history and celebration of the Regatta Lepa. She said education is a fundamental foundation for understanding culture, and such a centre could help ensure the continuity and preservation of Bajau cultural heritage. 'Through this training centre, not only members of the Bajau community but also the general public who are interested can learn more about Bajau culture, including skills such as building 'lepa' boats, performing the 'Igal-Igal' dance, preparing traditional dishes, and many other cultural elements that can be taught at the centre. 'Currently, this knowledge and these skills are passed down traditionally from parents to their children. 'However, we hope to establish a more systematic training centre, where the public, especially Bajau youths, can learn practical and applicable skills 'After completing their training at the centre, they too can go on to teach others,' she told reporters at a press conference held in conjunction with the 30th Regatta Lepa 2025 celebration at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here on Monday. Advertisement Liew said she would bring the proposal to the ministry level for discussion. 'I hope this proposal will be thoroughly considered at the ministry level, along with the District Officer and the Sabah Cultural Board. 'It is time such a centre is set up for the Bajau community. It doesn't necessarily have to be in a single location, it can be set up in several areas, even on a small scale,' she said. Also present were Semporna District Officer Alexander Liew, Senior Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Muhammad Sufi Kaim, who represented the Ministry's Permanent Secretary Datuk Josie Lai, Community Development Leader (PPM) for Sinallang Risdeh Sabardin, Sulabayan District Chief Abdul Majid Palah, and PPM for Sulabayan Datuk Hajan Gurimbang. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
