Concert incentive small but welcome, say stakeholders


In demand: With incentives and longer-term goals, the entertainment sector and music industry in Malaysia can grow further.

PETALING JAYA: Music industry professionals say the government incentive to encourage more local and international artistes to perform in Malaysia is a good start, even though they feel the amount allocated is insufficient.

Datuk Alan Foo, managing director of Star Planet and chairman of the Malaysian Association for Arts, Live Festivals, Concerts and Events (Alife), said the incentive was too small to make an impact.

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