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Datuk Lat Encourages Artists to Stay Active and Keep Creating
Datuk Lat is encouraging local artists to remain active in their field, even after retirement. He made the comments on National Artistes Day, which recognizes contributions to Malaysia's creative industry.
Datuk Mohammad Nor Mohammad Khalid, also known as Datuk Lat, said artists' satisfaction comes from the continuous pursuit of creative work. He urged art practitioners in any field to remain engaged and not isolate themselves. Even after his own retirement, Lat said he continues to draw and is working on a new comic. He observed National Artistes Day on March 22, which recognizes contributions of local art figures. Lat noted increased government attention to the creative industry has helped the public to better appreciate artistic works. He also stressed the importance of maintaining local identity in artistic works to ensure lasting value, noting the enduring popularity of artists such as the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee.
Key Facts
- Datuk Lat is encouraging local artists to stay active, even after retirement.
- Lat says artists should not stop creating.
- Lat himself continues to draw after retirement.
- National Artistes Day was observed on March 22.
- The day recognizes contributions to Malaysia's creative industry.
- Lat said government attention has increased public appreciation of the arts.
- Lat stressed the importance of maintaining local identity in art.
- He cited Tan Sri P. Ramlee as an example of an artist with a strong local identity.