Malaysia announces global push to establish competitive creative content hub in Asia
October 9, 2013
CANNES, France – Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek announced Malaysia’s push towards growing its creative content industry and expansion of numerous asset
CANNES, France – Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek announced Malaysia’s push towards growing its creative content industry and expansion of numerous assets to attract international entertainment producers at MIPCOM today, a gathering of the entertainment world’s creative talents.
“Malaysia offers industry investors state-of-the-art infrastructure, attractive incentives and funds, skilled talent and award-winning creative content expertise,” observed the Minister. “We strongly encourage film, TV, game and entertainment producers to experience and benefit from our facilities, strategic location and business-friendly environm
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