{"id":99969,"date":"2026-03-16T17:10:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/?page_id=99969"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T02:51:03","slug":"national-cultural-council-maken","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/en\/national-cultural-council-maken\/","title":{"rendered":"National Cultural Council (MAKEN)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"99969\" class=\"elementor elementor-99969 elementor-99966\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-dce-background-color=\"#EBEBEB\" data-dce-background-overlay-color=\"#DBECFF\" data-dce-background-image-url=\"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/batik-bg-21.webp\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-462cb66 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"462cb66\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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brings together representatives from the arts, culture and heritage sectors\n      to discuss cultural matters, and to provide advice, views and recommendations to the Government\n      and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"maken-section\">\n    <h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n    <p>\n      The National Cultural Council (MAKEN) is an independent body established outside the Ministry of Tourism,\n      Arts and Culture (MOTAC), which serves to provide advice, views and recommendations to MOTAC and the Government\n      on the development, progress and empowerment of policies related to arts, culture and heritage affairs.\n    <\/p>\n    <p>\n      This council was established as the highest platform involving representatives from the arts, culture and heritage sectors\n      across various fields to discuss issues related to the nation\u2019s culture and arts.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"maken-section\">\n    <h2>Main Functions<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"maken-grid-2\">\n      <div class=\"maken-card\">\n        <h3>Role of MAKEN<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"maken-list\">\n          <li>To provide advisory services through consultation and discussion with MOTAC on cultural matters, including developments at the international level.<\/li>\n          <li>To present views on improving the implementation of cultural programmes in line with the National Culture Policy (DAKEN).<\/li>\n          <li>To propose recommendations and new ideas related to the direction of the nation\u2019s cultural development.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"maken-card\">\n        <h3>Nature of Function<\/h3>\n        <p>\n          MAKEN does not possess absolute authority over the matters discussed.\n          All decisions are in the form of advice, views or recommendations decided during meetings\n          or recorded in official reports.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"maken-section\">\n    <h2>Background<\/h2>\n    <p>\n      Members of the council consist of distinguished individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds\n      approved by the Ministry\u2019s top management and appointed by the Minister on the advice of the Secretary-General.\n    <\/p>\n    <p>\n      The members appointed by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture for the 2025\u20132027 session\n      total <strong>12 persons<\/strong>.\n    <\/p>\n    <div class=\"maken-highlight-box\">\n      <p><strong>Current Session:<\/strong> January 2025 \u2013 January 2027<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Total Members:<\/strong> 12 persons<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"maken-section\">\n    <h2>Organisational Structure<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"maken-structure-image-box\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Website-MAKEN.pdf-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Website-MAKEN.pdf-1.png\" alt=\"Organisational Structure of the National Cultural Council (MAKEN)\" \/>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"maken-section\">\n    <h2>Programmes and Activities<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"maken-timeline\">\n      <div class=\"maken-timeline-item\">\n        <h3><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" title=\"Click to view images\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-pertemuansasteramalaysia\">Malaysia &#8211; Thailand &#8211; Laos Literary Gathering<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 7 June 2026<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Phatthalung Province, Thailand<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-timeline-item\">\n        <h3><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" title=\"Click to view images\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-dialogueonchinaasean\">Dialogue on China-ASEAN Cultural Heritage Chinese Edition of The Asian Renaissance<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 31 May 2026<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-timeline-item\">\n        <h3><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" title=\"Click to view images\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-cameronian\">21st BOH Cameronian Arts Awards (21BCAA)<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 3 May 2026<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC)<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-timeline-item\">\n        <h3><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" title=\"Click to view images\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-pameransenibudaya\">ASEAN Arts and Culture Exhibition 2026<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 20 April 2026<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Building, Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-timeline-item\">\n        <h3><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" title=\"Click to view images\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-perpaduan\">Courtesy Visit by Members of the National Cultural Council (MAKEN) to the Minister of National Unity<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 31 March 2026<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Harmoni Meeting Room, Level 10, Ministry of National Unity<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-timeline-item\">\n        <h3><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" title=\"Click to view images\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-placemarking\">Pilot Programme: Placemarking Activation as a Driver of Cultural Content<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 20 December 2025<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Kampong Bharu<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-timeline-item\">\n        <h3><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" title=\"Click to view images\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-ksu\">Courtesy Visit by MAKEN Members to the Secretary-General of MOTAC<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 6 November 2025<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Office of the Secretary-General, MOTAC<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-timeline-item\">\n        <h3><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" title=\"Click to view images\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-komunikasi\">Courtesy Visit by MAKEN Members for the 2025 &#8211; 2027 Session to the Minister of Communications<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 14 July 2025<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Office of the Minister of Communications<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-timeline-item\">\n        <h3><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" title=\"Click to view images\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-pm\">Courtesy Visit by MAKEN Members for the 2025 &#8211; 2027 Session to the Prime Minister<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 10 July 2025<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Prime Minister\u2019s Office<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-timeline-item\">\n        <h3><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" title=\"Click to view images\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-rais\">Courtesy Visit by MAKEN Members to Tan Sri Dato&#8217; Seri Utama Dr. Rais bin Yatim<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 11 June 2025<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-timeline-item\">\n        <h3><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" title=\"Click to view images\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-watikah\">Presentation Ceremony of Letters of Appointment for MAKEN 2025 &#8211; 2027 Session<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 21 November 2024<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Hotel Royale Chulan, Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"maken-section\">\n    <h2>Chairperson and Members of MAKEN<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"maken-members\">\n      <div class=\"maken-member\">\n        <div class=\"maken-member-photo\"><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-norliza\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/YBhg.-Tan-Sri-Hajah-Norliza-Rofli.jpg\" alt=\"YBhg. Tan Sri Hajah Norliza Rofli\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"maken-member-body\"><div class=\"maken-role\">Chairperson<\/div><h3>YBhg. Tan Sri Hajah Norliza Rofli<\/h3><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-member\">\n        <div class=\"maken-member-photo\"><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-low\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Low-Ngai-Yuen.jpg\" alt=\"YBrs. Puan Low Ngai Yuen\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"maken-member-body\"><div class=\"maken-role\">Deputy Chairperson<\/div><h3>YBrs. Puan Low Ngai Yuen<\/h3><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"maken-member\">\n        <div class=\"maken-member-photo\"><a class=\"maken-gallery-trigger\" href=\"#\" data-gallery=\"gallery-lim\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/YBhg.-Datuk-Dr.-Lim-Swee-Tin.jpg\" alt=\"YBhg. 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