KOTA KINABALU, 9 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Sabah Arts Festival has highlighted the importance of promoting local artistic talent, preserving cultural heritage and strengthening cooperation within Malaysia’s creative industry.
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Secretary-General Dato’ Shaharuddin bin Abu Sohot attended the festival’s closing ceremony at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu on Sunday.
The festival, organised by Persatuan Pentas Anak Seni Malaysia (PPASM), served as a platform for showcasing the creativity, talent and potential of local artists, particularly those from Sabah.
Also present at the ceremony was Sabah Minister of Youth Development, Sports Advancement and Creative Economy Datuk Haji Nizam bin Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Abu Bakar Titingan.
The event aimed to expand opportunities for local artists to participate in the arts and cultural sectors through programmes and activities that encourage artistic expression and professional development.
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It also sought to increase public appreciation of Malaysia’s diverse artistic traditions and cultural heritage, highlighting the importance of preserving these traditions for future generations.
Another key focus was strengthening collaboration between government agencies, arts associations and creative industry players to support the continued development of the country’s arts ecosystem.
Such cooperation is intended to provide greater opportunities for artistic participation while supporting the growth and sustainability of the local creative industry.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia, the festival reflected the ministry’s continued commitment to promoting Malaysian arts, culture and heritage while strengthening the creative industry as a contributor to national development. – The Capital Post
