Orange economy state-level meeting expected in November, Fahmi says

A meeting of state executive councillors (Exco members) to discuss the orange economy is set to take place in the third week of November, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced. The proposed working committee would include state Exco members and ministers to share feedback and proposals on the creative economy, such as promoting film locations, craft products, cultural groups and animation teams.

Fahmi made the announcement at the Lembah Pantai Parliamentary Deepavali Aid Presentation Ceremony, where he also presented RM150 vouchers to around 600 families in the constituency to aid their cost of living and festive preparations. The government plans to introduce various initiatives to assist the Indian community, including RM150 million each from the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (MITRA), Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) and the National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (Tekun).

Fahmi emphasized the importance of gathering feedback from state governments before the Orange Economy Council meets again in the first quarter of next year.