SELANGOR aims to generate RM20bil in output from its creative industry by 2035 under a new state action plan.
The Selangor Creative Economy Action Plan 2025-2035 (SCEAP) will focus on three core areas – digital and multimedia, arts and culture as well as cultural heritage.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the plan includes initiatives to nurture creative talent, conduct market research and review laws and policies to support the sector’s growth.
“The action plan is also in line with the 13th Malaysian Plan that has outlined initiatives to grow the nation’s creative economy sector,” he said.
Speaking at the SCEAP launch held on the sidelines of the Selangor State Assembly sitting at Bangunan SUK Selangor in Shah Alam yesterday, Amirudin said a Creative Economy Council would be formed next year to support implementation.
He said the council would allow industry players to be involved directly and indirectly in various aspects of the creative economy, from intellectual property to artists’ welfare.
“It can also help monitor and improve the Selangor Creative Economy Action Plan 2025-2035 from time to time.”
“Selangor is lucky as we are not starting from scratch as a creative ecosystem has been naturally developing in the state through the years and I believe that we are ahead of other states in terms of manpower, infrastructure and skills in the industry.
“What we need now are laws and policies as well as strong implementation to further leverage the industry’s growth.
“Selangor is not only an industrial state, but it could also be a regional creative economy hub,” he said.
Selangor youth, sports and entrepreneurship committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi, who was present at the launch, said the action plan was a comprehensive document aimed not only at strengthening Selangor’s economy but also at making the state innovative, inclusive and competitive.
He said the first phase of implementation would begin next year with memorandums of understanding to be signed with agencies such as the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, National Film Development Corporation Malaysia and MyCreative Ventures.
“Various community and state-level programmes such as handicraft festivals, art exhibitions and video game competitions will also be held under the plan.
“We will also collaborate with local authorities to hold programmes and provide training for industry players as well as protecting intellectual property.”
Mohd Najwan added that the plan aspired to elevate the Malaysian creative industry to the international stage.
“By achieving this, we are not only boosting our economy, but also spreading our influence regionally and internationally.”
