Boost for the arts: this year's Krishen Jit Fund is now open for applications


The Krishen Jit Fund was created to encourage and support experimental creative work in Malaysia. Photo: Filepic

This year's Krishen Jit Fund is now open for applications. The announcement was made today by KL-based performing arts company Five Arts Centre, which manages the fund.

While the Covid-19 pandemic has created profound uncertainty across all facets of life this year, the 2020 Krishen Jit Fund will continue to support the essential work of arts and cultural practitioners in Malaysia during these difficult times.

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