A GOVERNMENT agency will assist local artistes and food vendors affected by the abrupt cancellation of the Good Vibes Festival, Free Malaysia Today reported.

It quoted Communications and Digital minister Fahmi Fadzil as saying MyCreative Ventures will announce the provision of aid for those affected.

“MyCreative Ventures has already contacted (the affected parties) to see what kind of help they can provide, especially for food vendors and local artistes.

“I have also informed them to announce the assistance that can be provided for them.

“I was told the international artistes have mostly been paid, but the local artistes have not received their payments,” he was quoted as saying.

MyCreative Ventures is a government investment arm aimed at supporting the Malaysian creative industry through strategic and innovative funding.

The festival was cancelled by minister following a controversial incident involving UK band The 1975, which has now been blacklisted from performing in Malaysia. – July 23, 2023.