{
  "id": 9310454,
  "title": "Sarawak’s RM5 mln youth creative fund sees low uptake, minister urges youths to tap it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/sarawaks-rm5-mln-youth-creative-fund-sees-low-uptake-minister-urges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T10:03:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Borneo Post Online",
    "slug": "borneo-post-online",
    "url": "https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/09/23/sarawaks-rm5-mln-youth-creative-fund-sees-low-uptake-minister-urges-youths-to-tap-it/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUCHING (Sept 23): Sarawak's RM5 million Youth Creative Industry Fund has seen fewer applications than anticipated, leading State Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah to encourage eligible youths and creative practitioners to utilize the available assistance. The fund, established to support young people in the creative industry, including musicians and other creative professionals who previously faced challenges securing suitable financial aid, operates as a revolving fund providing RM5 million in assistance annually. Despite promotional efforts, Abdul Karim noted that the number of applications remained low, urging those seeking the fund to apply themselves. The assistance is provided as a grant, not a loan. Eligible individuals, associations, university students involved in arts and culture, and media practitioners with interests in the creative industry can apply. Abdul Karim, who chairs the fund's committee, acknowledged that some applicants had not received feedback and would investigate the matter. Sarawak continues to support numerous events through funding mechanisms, such as the Event Fund and Dana MudahCara, with a similar level of support expected in the coming year.",
  "summary": "KUCHING (Sept 23): Sarawak’s RM5 million Youth Creative Industry Fund has received fewer applications than expected, prompting State Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah to urge eligible youths and creative practitioners to make greater use of the assistance. Abdul Karim said the fund was established specifically to support [...] The post…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sarawak's RM5 million Youth Creative Industry Fund has low application uptake.",
    "State Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim urges eligible youths to apply for assistance.",
    "Fund provides RM5 million annually as a grant for creative professionals."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}