Faridah Merican answers your 10 questions


1. How much, in your opinion, has the performing arts changed the minds of Malaysians to be less Malay, Chinese, or Indian over the years? Bulbir Singh, Seremban

Among the arts fraternity there is hardly any distinction between the many ethnic groups. Sure there’s theatre in BM, in Chinese, in Tamil and I hope in Iban, Bidayuh and so on, but as a group of people doing what they like or love, the mindset is one. I hope I’m right, although I do get confronted with race issues from time to time. It’s natural.

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