PM to launch book on Malaysian fests
The Star – 6 February 2006
The book Festival Rakyat explaining the significance of all the cultural celebrations in Malaysia will be launched this week.  
Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Utama Dr Rais Yatim said the book would help people understand each and every festival in the country.  
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is expected to launch the book on Friday.  
Dr Rais said the book would be sold at an affordable price.  
“It is full of cultural facts with pictures and articles,” he told pressmen after opening the Street Festival in conjunction with the national Chinese New Year open house in Armenian Street here on Saturday night.  
On the appointment of the Heritage Department commissioner, Dr Rais said the Public Service Department was handling the selection process.  
He said the commissioner must be knowledgeable in administrative and cultural matters as he would be leading the newly-formed department.  
He said a special survey was being carried out to list historic premises and heritage institutions in Penang.  
He said the premises would be listed under the new Heritage Act 2005. 
Source: The Star | http://thestar.com.my