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The Sun
9 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Concert organisers encouraged to apply for CEMI
KULAI: The Communications Ministry encourages concert and large-scale, high-impact event organisers to register with the new Concert and Event in Malaysia Incentives (CEMI) initiative to enjoy financial rebates. Its deputy minister, Teo Nie Ching said this initiative not only applies to the organisation of international concerts and events but also involves local artists in large-scale programmes within the country. According to her, RM10 million is allocated annually and applications have been open from May 15 and ends July 10. 'This programme is managed by MyCreative Ventures (MyCV), with the support of the Communications Ministry, focusing on organising concerts and high-impact events, particularly involving capacities exceeding 15,000 spectators with the participation of local and international artists. This is a new initiative introduced by the government to further invigorate the local arts industry,' she said at a press conference after officiating the Kulai parliamentary level SPM 2024 Excellent Student Contribution Programme at the Kulai Parliamentary District Education Office (PPD) here today. She said that there are several main conditions that organisers must comply with to qualify for the incentive, including having experience in organising large-scale events, with a capacity of 15,000 people within three years from the date of application. 'For financing of international artists, organisers need a minimum of 20 per cent of the total Qualifying Malaysian Concert and Event Spend (QMCES) with at least 30 per cent involvement of Malaysians to qualify for 30 per cent of the actual QMCES expenditure or a maximum of RM1.5 million (whichever is lower). The rebate will be fully disbursed after the project is completed and the final report is approved. 'For financing of local artists, on the other hand, the rebate distribution is the same, but the organisers must spend 70 per cent of the total QMCES in Malaysia to qualify for 30 per cent of the actual QMCES expenditure or a maximum of RM1 million (whichever is lower),' she said. In other developments, Teo, who is also the Kulai Member of Parliament, said a total of 107, 687 fraudulent contents or scams were removed by platform providers at the request of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) from January to April 15. She said that among the most frequently removed content were online gambling and scams. 'As of April 15, the takedowns carried out by the platform provider at the request of MCMC amounted to 107,687, with the majority being 57,669 related to gambling and 30,427 related to scams,' she also said. Therefore, she added, the public is advised to be more cautious and not easily be deceived by content or advertisements that promise high returns in a short period to avoid becoming victims of fraud.
Barnama
10 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Concert Organisers Encouraged To Apply For CEMI
KULAI, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Communications Ministry encourages concert and large-scale, high-impact event organisers to register with the new Concert and Event in Malaysia Incentives (CEMI) initiative to enjoy financial rebates. Its deputy minister, Teo Nie Ching said this initiative not only applies to the organisation of international concerts and events but also involves local artists in large-scale programmes within the country. According to her, RM10 million is allocated annually and applications have been open from May 15 and ends July 10. "This programme is managed by MyCreative Ventures (MyCV), with the support of the Communications Ministry, focusing on organising concerts and high-impact events, particularly involving capacities exceeding 15,000 spectators with the participation of local and international artists. This is a new initiative introduced by the government to further invigorate the local arts industry," she said at a press conference after officiating the Kulai parliamentary level SPM 2024 Excellent Student Contribution Programme at the Kulai Parliamentary District Education Office (PPD) here today. She said that there are several main conditions that organisers must comply with to qualify for the incentive, including having experience in organising large-scale events, with a capacity of 15,000 people within three years from the date of application. "For financing of international artists, organisers need a minimum of 20 per cent of the total Qualifying Malaysian Concert and Event Spend (QMCES) with at least 30 per cent involvement of Malaysians to qualify for 30 per cent of the actual QMCES expenditure or a maximum of RM1.5 million (whichever is lower). The rebate will be fully disbursed after the project is completed and the final report is approved. "For financing of local artists, on the other hand, the rebate distribution is the same, but the organisers must spend 70 per cent of the total QMCES in Malaysia to qualify for 30 per cent of the actual QMCES expenditure or a maximum of RM1 million (whichever is lower)," she said. In other developments, Teo, who is also the Kulai Member of Parliament, said a total of 107, 687 fraudulent contents or scams were removed by platform providers at the request of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) from January to April 15. She said that among the most frequently removed content were online gambling and scams.
The Sun
12 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Heated argument at laundromat over slow folding of clothes
A self-service laundry visit turned into a heated encounter when a woman took her own sweet time folding clothes directly in front of a dryer, frustrating another customer who had been waiting to use it. In a Threads post, @makcikbibah_antivaxx shared a video showing the woman folding her freshly dried clothes slowly, blocking access to the machine. The situation escalated as another woman, waiting her turn, lost patience. Visibly annoyed, the woman who had been waiting began filming and confronted the other, asking why she was still occupying the space in front of the dryer. 'What's your problem now? Who folds clothes in front of the machine? I have a pile of clothes to dry,' she said in the video. The woman responded that the other customer could use a smaller, available dryer instead. However, the frustrated woman insisted on using the 20kg-capacity dryer being blocked, as she had more clothes to dry. She also pointed out that large empty tables were available nearby for folding, and urged the woman not to inconvenience others. The video quickly gained traction online, with many netizens expressing support for the woman who had been waiting, and frustration toward the one blocking the dryer. 'It's embarrassing to see this kind of behaviour. Does she think she owns the dryer just because she spent RM10 on tokens? It's so uncivilised,' commented @
The Sun
12 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Woman blocks dryer at laundry, causes heated dispute
A self-service laundry visit turned into a heated encounter when a woman took her own sweet time folding clothes directly in front of a dryer, frustrating another customer who had been waiting to use it. In a Threads post, @makcikbibah_antivaxx shared a video showing the woman folding her freshly dried clothes slowly, blocking access to the machine. The situation escalated as another woman, waiting her turn, lost patience. Visibly annoyed, the woman who had been waiting began filming and confronted the other, asking why she was still occupying the space in front of the dryer. 'What's your problem now? Who folds clothes in front of the machine? I have a pile of clothes to dry,' she said in the video. The woman responded that the other customer could use a smaller, available dryer instead. However, the frustrated woman insisted on using the 20kg-capacity dryer being blocked, as she had more clothes to dry. She also pointed out that large empty tables were available nearby for folding, and urged the woman not to inconvenience others. The video quickly gained traction online, with many netizens expressing support for the woman who had been waiting, and frustration toward the one blocking the dryer. 'It's embarrassing to see this kind of behaviour. Does she think she owns the dryer just because she spent RM10 on tokens? It's so uncivilised,' commented @ Others added that they felt second-hand stress just watching the video.
Borneo Post
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Major RM10 mln water project to end supply woes in Sg Maaw, Paradom
Wong (third left) and others during a site inspection on the project site at Sungai Maaw. SIBU (May 31): Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh yesterday conducted an inspection on a major infrastructure project involving the laying of a new water pipe to replace the existing pipeline in the Sungai Maaw and Paradom areas. The project is valued at over RM10 million. Wong was accompanied by local leaders from the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP), including PDP Paradom Community Service Committee chairman Ting Hung Hua, and community leader Kapitan Hii Ching Yii. 'Once the project has reached completion, residents in these areas will no longer face water supply issues,' said Wong when met during the visit. In addition, he also inspected a newly-completed road project near Chung Cheng Secondary School, which was meant to help ease traffic congestion, particularly during the peak hours.
