@luminews.my: “If the United States can be proud of Taylor Swift, why can’t we be proud of Siti Nurhaliza?” Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s attendance at Siti Nurhaliza’s concert reflects the government’s support for local artists. Anwar previously said his attendance at the Gema Bumantara Traditional Concert at Bukit Jalil National Stadium was by special invitation and to support efforts to strengthen local arts, heritage and culture. Nga also highlighted plans to develop a creative economy fund to empower Malaysia’s music industry and help local creatives earn a living through their work.

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