KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government will continue to intensify efforts to support local artistes to produce high-quality, outstanding works, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said this commitment was among the matters discussed during a meeting with legendary artiste Datuk M Nasir at his office in Putrajaya yesterday.
"Yesterday, I received a visit from renowned artiste Datuk M Nasir in Putrajaya. During the meeting, we discussed the creative industry, and local arts and culture," he said in a Facebook post.
The Prime Minister also encouraged M Nasir to remain creative in contributing to the local music industry.
M Nasir, whose real name is Mohd Nasir Mohamed, 67, is known for his intellectual and spiritual-themed works and is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of Malaysian music and creative arts.
In addition to being a singer and composer, he is also recognised as an actor, lyricist and art director who has played a major role in shaping cultural identity within the local entertainment scene.