PUTRAJAYA, 11 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) held an appreciation ceremony on Tuesday to recognise individuals and organisations involved in the successful organisation of the Malaysia Cultural Festival 2026.
The ceremony, known as the Majlis Apresiasi Festival Budaya Malaysia 2026 @ Titiwangsa X Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia 2026, highlighted the contributions of various parties in promoting Malaysia’s cultural heritage and national unity.
The event was officiated by MOTAC Secretary-General Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot and attended by the ministry’s Deputy Secretary-General (Culture), Datuk Mohd Yusri Mohd Yusoff.
According to MOTAC, the ceremony served as a platform to acknowledge the efforts and commitment of those who contributed to the festival’s organisation.
The ministry also recognised the importance of preserving and promoting Malaysia’s diverse arts, cultural traditions and national heritage through cultural programmes.
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The appreciation ceremony further reflected MOTAC’s continued commitment to strengthening national unity by celebrating the country’s multicultural identity.
Through initiatives such as the Malaysia Cultural Festival, the ministry aims to encourage greater appreciation of the nation’s cultural diversity while preserving its heritage for future generations.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia, the ceremony expressed appreciation to all parties involved in making the festival a success and highlighted the importance of cultural heritage in fostering unity and national identity.– The Capital Post
