‘One of the best stage productions I have seen in the country’: PM lauds M.Nasir’s Mansur & Liu musical
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised M. Nasir’s new musical, 'Mansur & Liu,' for its high production standards and cultural significance. The musical, which explores historical ties between the Malacca sultanate and the Ming dynasty, is currently showing at Istana Budaya.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of government support for the arts and the promotion of national cultural identity in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has nothing but praise for Datuk M.Nasir’s Mansur & Liu musical after attending one of its sessions at the prestigious Istana Budaya last night.
Attending the two-hour showcase dressed in a dark red baju layang paired with a tanjak , Anwar praised the show as proof of the high standards the country can be proud of.
“When I speak of economic growth and development, I am talking about cultural empowerment.
“And tonight, we have proven that there is a local production that has elevated itself to a standard we can truly be proud of.
“I feel this is among the best productions I have seen in the country, and it can certainly stand shoulder-to-shoulder with several others in the world,” he said.
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