PUTRAJAYA: Applications for financial incentives under the Concerts and Events in Malaysia Incentive (CEMI) program will open from May 15 to July 10, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
The Communications Minister said the initiative aims to boost the concert and event industry, attract international events and enhance Malaysia's economic landscape by generating employment and increasing tourism.
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"CEMI will offer financial incentives to event organisers who meet the criteria," he said.
Details of the programme will be available at www.mycreativeventures.com.my/CEMI starting from midnight.
Separately, he said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has not received any requests to ban Russian e-hailing applications InDrive and Maxim.
He said that if the Transport Ministry were to submit such a request, MCMC would fulfil its duties in accordance with the law.
"At present, MCMC has not informed me of any request from the Transport Ministry to take action," he said, adding that action can be taken under the Communications and Multimedia Act.
He said this in response to a question on whether MCMC would ban the e-hailing applications that are ceasing operations in July.
