{
  "id": 12292737,
  "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",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T03:27:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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": "Malaysia's communications minister Fahmi Fadzil has highlighted the creative sector, or \"orange economy,\" as a key priority for the upcoming budget, according to a report. The sector contributed 6.8% of the country's gross domestic product in 2024, generating RM130.7 billion, according to statistics. Fahmi announced the establishment of the Orange Economy Council in April to bolster the creative industry as a potential driver of economic growth. The council will focus on developing film, animation, music, arts, and culture. Fahmi stressed the importance of strict governance, transparency, and anti-corruption measures in implementing all projects, as public funds are at stake. He promised to compile feedback and research from academics into a report for submission to the Cabinet.",
  "summary": "Fahmi Fadzil says the ministry's proposals look beyond RTM and its departments.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "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",
        "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."
}