PLAYERS in the creative arts industry, who have not been able to operate for more than a year, want the government to speed up vaccination so they can resume operations sooner rather than later. Mural artist and art instructor Wong Hwee Min, 33, said it was not easy for them to switch to another industry overnight. “I hope the government can help the creative arts industry,” she said in a virtual press conference organised by Pasir Gudang MCA. Pasir Gudang MCA public complaints and services bureau deputy chief Ang Tun Chek, who organised the virtual session, wants to provide a platform for industry players to air their views. “Many in the industry are struggling to cope while having to pay their employees’ salaries, rental and other expenses.

Source: The Star June 28, 2021 23:37 UTC