Cultural practitioners in Malaysia and the ASEAN region will have something to look forward to after today’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) known as the Corporate Mecenat Japan- Malaysia Connection between My Performing Arts Agency (MyPAA), one of Malaysia’s leading cultural and creative industry development partner, and Association for Corporate Support of the Arts “Kigyo Mécénat Kyogikai”, Japan (KMK). Witnessed by the Ambassador of Malaysia to Japan, YBhg. Dato’ Ahmad Izlan Idris, the MOU marks a bilateral partnership to promote corporate mecenat (support of the arts and culture) in Malaysia and advocate it in the ASEAN region.
“Diplomatic and cultural exchanges between Malaysia and Japan remain a focus for our country. Malaysia recognises the enormous potential of corporate participation in the culture sector and welcomes the bilateral relationship between KMK Japan and MyPAA Malaysia. We are committed to cultivating corporate investment and philanthropy, and it is with great pride that we support this MOU signing today. We look forward to a rewarding cultural partnership that educates and enriches the experience for all of us and further drives cultural investment,” said YBhg. Dato’ Ahmad Izlan Idris, Ambassador of Malaysia to Japan.