RM1mil grant to rejuvenate Johor Baru's art, heritage and culture scene


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A filepic of a pandemic mural in Johor Baru, which was created in August 2020 by artists Dhiyaul Mohd Ashraf and Amir Andhar. Photo: The Star/Thomas Yong

A sum of RM1mil has been allocated to boost community development around Johor Baru in an effort to rejuvenate the city.

Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) chief executive officer, Datuk Dr Badrul Hisham Kassim said the allocation in the form of grants under the Art, Heritage And Culture City Centre Grant Programme was the result of cooperation between IRDA and Johor Baru City Council and Think City.

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