Examples of international organizations coordinated by the Unit include: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO); Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA); and Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM).
HAK serves as the focal point for cultural matters related to UNESCO and coordinates Malaysia’s inputs and participation in relevant meetings or programmes.
The Committee discusses and coordinates matters related to international cultural cooperation involving relevant ministries and agencies.
Proposals should be submitted to HAK for review, coordination and further action in accordance with the procedures of the relevant international organisation.
HAK coordinates Malaysia’s participation in ASEAN meetings and cooperation related to culture and monitors the implementation of ASEAN programmes and projects.
The meetings coordinated include: ASEAN Summit; ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC); ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (AMCA); AMCA+3; Senior Officials Meeting on Culture and Arts (SOMCA); SOMCA+3; ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information (COCI); and ASEAN working groups related to culture.
The ASEAN Cultural Fund is a fund that supports the implementation of cultural cooperation programmes and projects among ASEAN Member States.
Ministries, departments, government agencies, relevant institutions and eligible parties may submit proposals through HAK for consideration in accordance with ASEAN guidelines.
HAK monitors project progress through implementation reports, coordination meetings and ASEAN monitoring mechanisms.
The International Relations Division (Cultural) (HAK) under Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is Malaysia’s focal point for coordinating inputs, negotiations and feedback related to ASEAN cultural cooperation.
