In a recent interview, Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said it was “easy” for the Malaysian arts sector to adapt to and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order. We break down her remarks and discuss why they have drawn so much backlash. 

<p>In a recent <a href="http://english.astroawani.com/malaysia-videos/consider-covid-19-part-2-have-arts-been-forgotten-1845546">interview</a>, Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said it was &ldquo;easy&rdquo; for the Malaysian arts sector to adapt to and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order. We break down her remarks and discuss why they have drawn so much backlash.&nbsp;</p>

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