AIM in Sarawak opens a wider stage - Nie Ching

KULAI, Sept. 27: The Ministry of Communications committed to supporting more artists from Borneo to continue their involvement in the country music industry.

Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching said that was demonstrated by the 25th Music Industry Awards (AIM25) for the first time.In theSarawak's cooking on Saturday.

He explained that the development was very encouraging and reinforcing the government's efforts to support local music industry in a broader geography.

"The selection of Sarawak as the venue for AIM25 shows that large-scale entertainment events are not only concentrated in Kuala Lumpur, but also give space to other states.

"We are a Malaysian, before many events like this were only held in Kuala Lumpur, this time we did it in Sarawak.

"I think it's very encouraging and I hope artists from Borneo will get more attention as well as the opportunity to perform", he said.

He said this to reporters after attending the Special Film Shows Program @ Terbang at GSC IOI Mall Kulai, here, today.

Nie Ching added that AIM25's promotion not only celebrates the achievements of local artists, but also provides an opportunity to introduce the diversity of musical talent from Sabah and Sarawak to a wider audience. -TVS