Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at a special townhall session with members of the performing arts industry yesterday, in Kuala Lumpur. — BernamaThe government will look into setting up a special body to help protect and develop the local music industry, just as how the National Film Development Corporation functions for the film industry, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said.
“This may have been possible due to existing intellectual property laws being inadequate to protect industry members, so after taking into account their views, we will review the laws,” he said. “This would not be a problem for the government as we want the nation’s wealth to be shared together. We introduced the Shared Prosperity Vision, so if there is one individual raking in millions from the industry, it would unjust for those contributing to the same industry not to enjoy a part of it,” he said.
“Today, his songs are sung by everyone, but not even a sen of royalty goes to him, because he has passed on ... maybe his family gets some, but I am not sure about this,” Dr Mahathir said.
Lain macam kat celah kangkang rockers tu. 😂