Creative economy gets 13MP recognition

PUTRAJAYA: The orange economy is a developing sector that has the potential to contribute to Malaysia’s economic growth, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (pic).

Fahmi, who is also the ­government spokesman, said the sector, which includes creative industries such as film, music and animation, was included in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) as a result of a proposal and engagement session between the Communications Ministry and the Economy Ministry.