#SHOWBIZ: Usamah Zaid welcomes RM130m creative industry boost, urges fair distribution of funds
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian animation creator Muhammad Usamah Zaid has welcomed the government’s allocation of over RM130 million to support the local creative industry under Budget 2027, calling it a strong vote of confidence in the sector’s potential.
Malaysian animation creator Muhammad Usamah Zaid expressed his delight at the Malaysian government's allocation of over RM130 million to bolster the local creative industry under Budget 2027. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on October 9, serves as a significant endorsement of the sector's potential, according to Zaid, CEO of WAU Animation.
The funding aims to invigorate the film, music, and creative content sectors through incentives for both local and international productions, with an emphasis on works that highlight Malaysian culture and identity. Zaid, who specializes in intellectual property creation, emphasized the importance of a fair distribution of the funds, stating his hope that the assistance would be allocated appropriately to deserving players.
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