KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Creative approaches such as poetry recital programmes should be strengthened as part of efforts to further foster regional unity and cooperation, particularly among ASEAN countries, says Ministry of National Unity secretary-general Datuk Ruji Ubi.
He said that besides political and economic diplomacy, cultural and literary activities should also be emphasised to bring regional communities closer together.
“Creative approaches like tonight’s poetry recitals should be further developed to attract greater participation from ASEAN countries, especially those who can recite poems and verses in the Malay language,” he told Bernama here tonight, after attending the poetry recital programme organised by the National Writers Association of Malaysia (PENA) in conjunction with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL).
Carrying the theme “Regional Brotherhood Through Poetry,” the event featured participation from literary figures and poets from both within Malaysia and abroad, including Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei.
Among the notable performers was National Laureate Datuk Rahman Shaari.
-- BERNAMA
