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Performing Arts Struggling Under Lockdown

Ian Chow, Group GM, The Actors Studio, KLPac and Penangpac | Zamzuriah Zahari, Mak Yong Dancer | Pauline Fan, Creative Director

09-Jul-21 18:00

Performing Arts Struggling Under Lockdown

The KL Performing Arts Centre (klpac) released a letter yesterday, calling for urgent attention from the government towards the arts industry. First, Ian Chow from klpac outlines their specific appeals and why they need to happen quickly. Then we hear from Mak Yong dancer Zamzuriah Zahari about how she’s been affected. And finally, Pauline Fan from PUSAKA explains how folk performers are impacted.

Image Source: Liza Pooor, Unsplash

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Adeline Choong, Loo Juosie

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn


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