Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa rolled out a cash grants program for creative folks around Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The KL Creative and Merdeka 118 Community Grants will pump money into art and culture projects across the capital city. Dr Zaliha took to Facebook to spread the word about the new funding scheme. She wants regular people from different backgrounds to grab the chance and help shape the city. The minister believes anyone can apply regardless of where they come from or what they do for work.
The grants program mixes cultural values with local creativity and business opportunities. Dr Zaliha says the funding creates room for people from every corner of society to get involved. She thinks citizens should drive change and make Kuala Lumpur more exciting for everyone. The minister wants locals to become the real power behind transforming their city. She believes people hold the key to building a better place for all residents.
Dr Zaliha warned that fancy buildings without culture turn cities into empty shells. She pointed to comments Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim often makes about impressive structures that lack soul. The minister thinks physical development means nothing if it leaves people feeling disconnected. She believes Mark Twain got it right when he called modern buildings culturally empty. Dr Zaliha wants Kuala Lumpur to avoid becoming just another soulless concrete jungle.
The grants program mixes cultural values with local creativity and business opportunities. Dr Zaliha says the funding creates room for people from every corner of society to get involved. She thinks citizens should drive change and make Kuala Lumpur more exciting for everyone. The minister wants locals to become the real power behind transforming their city. She believes people hold the key to building a better place for all residents.
Dr Zaliha warned that fancy buildings without culture turn cities into empty shells. She pointed to comments Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim often makes about impressive structures that lack soul. The minister thinks physical development means nothing if it leaves people feeling disconnected. She believes Mark Twain got it right when he called modern buildings culturally empty. Dr Zaliha wants Kuala Lumpur to avoid becoming just another soulless concrete jungle.
