Arts sector set to forge ahead with Budget 2024 allocations, tax exemptions

By HANIS MAKETAB

A scene from the KLPac production 'True Love Waits: Radiohead Tribute', which merged music, dance, theatre and multimedia. It was part of the Yayasan Sime Darby Festival at KLPac in August. Photo: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin

The recent Budget 2024 announcement has generally received positive feedback for its allocations in support of the local arts and culture community.

The waiving of the entertainment tax in the Federal Territories for local arts performances in particular has been lauded.

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