{
  "id": 12288689,
  "title": "Creative economy a focus in communications ministry’s wishlist, says Fahmi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/creative-economy-a-focus-in-communications-ministrys-wishlist-says",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T03:27:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/06/creative-economy-a-focus-in-communications-ministry-s-wishlist-says-fahmi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The communications ministry in Malaysia has identified the creative sector, or orange economy, as a crucial focus for the upcoming budget, according to its minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi stated that the ministry is exploring new avenues beyond its regular programs under Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and other departments, emphasizing the development of the creative economy. This includes sectors such as film, animation, music, arts, and culture. Fahmi made these remarks after inaugurating a discussion on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) at Universiti Malaya. The government's objective is to establish an Orange Economy Council to bolster the creative industry as a potential catalyst for economic growth. In 2024, the cultural and creative industry contributed 6.8% to Malaysia's GDP, generating RM130.7 billion. Fahmi highlighted the necessity for stringent governance, transparency, and anti-corruption measures in the implementation of all projects, as public funds are involved. The minister mentioned that feedback and research from academics, presented at the conference, would be consolidated into a report and submitted to the Cabinet.",
  "summary": "Fahmi Fadzil says the ministry's proposals look beyond RTM and its departments.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Emphasizing the creative sector as a growth catalyst, the communications ministry's focus signals a strategic shift to tap into the industry's economic potential and boost Malaysia's GDP further.",
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        "title": "Creative economy a focus in communications ministry’s wishlist, says Fahmi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/creative-economy-a-focus-in-communications-ministrys-wishlist-says-12292737",
        "published": "2026-10-06T03:27:23.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}