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Evidence:
In 1971, realising the importance of protecting our cultural heritage, we drafted the National Culture Policy.

Inference:
The formulation of this policy could have been prompted by the 13 May 1969's incident.

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Evidence: Acknowledging, the importance of Cultural Diplomacy, the Government of Malaysia through the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, has aggressively promoted tourism and culture in Malaysia and abroad.

Inference: The Minister is saying that the Ministry of Tourism and Culture also plays an important role in diplomacy.

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Evidence:
The formulation of the National Culture Policy is based on three (3) main principles as follows:...

Inference:
The formulation of the National Culture Policy is an extension of our Federal Constitution.

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Evidence: "a sense of belonging and national pride" +  encapsulate
Inference: Malaysians identity is equal to our pride

culture + heritage = malaysia identity

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Evidence - Heritage in Malaysia is about history and culture combined and it evolves over time.
Inference : Heritage in Malaysia context.
Culture is not static and it evolves over time according to the local circumstances.

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Evidence - Malaysia, being at the cross roads of trade and civilization, resulted in the introduction, interaction, assimilation and acceptance of various elements suitable to be adopted as the basic culture of this region.
Inference - National Culture Policy is an important policy.

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page 7, paragraph 15: cultural diplomacy as a tool in promoting malaysia's identity and unity

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page 7, paragraph 15: cultural diplomacy as a tool in promoting malaysia's identity and unity

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evidence: "this shows that malaysia's expertise in this field is well recognised internationally."

inference: YBM sould have provided malaysia's result in the nomination of the unesco world heritage committee. to really show that malaysia is really well recognised. not just winning by chance.

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Evidence: The urge to impose restrictions that are at odds with local forms of practice that have been practiced for hundreds of years threaten the preservation of culture.

Inference: We need to take action against elements of extremism as it threaten our culture  and our way of life.

More efforts is needed  to conserve culture.

example is mak yong being banned.

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add: to respect the culture and religious sensitivity.

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Evidence: Cultural Diplomacy is a type of Public Diplomacy and Soft Power amongst both countries and its peoples and includes the exchange of ideas, information, art, and other aspects to foster mutual understanding.

Inference: Culture is one of the most important and effective tool in diplomacy. It is also used to project a positive image of the country.

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evidence: "in malaysia, heritage and culture has been identified as the new niche products to be extensively developed in tourism developement."

inference: previously malaysia had not leveraged well on its heritage and culture.

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Evidence : The National Department forCulture and Arts acts as organizer and secretariat for international cultural connections, State Culture Councils, advisory services for cultural organization and co-operation with international bodies.
Inference : The role of MOTAC is very important in conducting cultural diplomacy.

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Evidence: ...to deliver a lecture on Cultural Diplomacy from Malaysia's perspective as well as to share with all of you the latest development in our cultural efforts.

Inference: YB Minister informs of his scope/focus of lecture

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Evidence: In Malaysia, heritage and culture has been identified as the new niche products to be extensively be developed in tourism development
Inference: This niche market has not been developed properly in the past, stake holders/travel agencies/tourism-related institutions need to grab this opportunity through this niche market

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Evidence: The formulation of the National Culture Policy is based on three (3) main principles i.e. indigenous cultures; Islam as important element ; and suitability of cultures within local framework.

Inference: Our cultural framework is based on indigenous cultures and official religion, but it is flexible towards accepting other cultures as long as it doesn't clashes with existing cultures in Malaysia.

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Evidence: Malaysia's films and Dance Drama... which has received rave reviews from the locals
Inference: Malaysia produces good quality films and dance drama

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Evidence : Culture is a way of life.

Inference: Malaysians are living examples of culture comes alive, as promoted in our tagline, 'Malaysia, Truly Asia.' Visiting Malaysia is like visiting 3 or more different countries due to the vast cultural varieties in Malaysia as practiced by different ethnicity.

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Evidence: An important part of Malaysia's cultural diplomacy is the substantial number of Cultural Agreements and MoUs that have been signed by foreign countries
Inference: stakeholders can take this opportunity to further promote our country through the agreements and MoUs.

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Evidence : Malaysia has distinctive multicultural architectural heritage. Malaysia carried out many cultural related promotional programmes. Ie: Citrawarna and IFTAR@KL
Inference : Malaysia has successfully manifested in our " Malaysia Truly Asia" brand.

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Evidence: Malaysia's cultural diplomacy promotes the values and image of our country among other foreign audiences
Inference: There are lots of opportunity and venues to promote Malaysia to the world.
we can use Malaysia culture as a tool  for branding for foreign audiences

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page 5, paragraph 11: importance of cultural diplomacy

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page 5, paragraph 11: importance of cultural diplomacy

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evidence: "...important instrument of foreign policy... create trust and dialogue..."

inference: cultural diplomacy could be a good approach for malaysia in matters related to south china sea and nuclear tests by DPRK.

malaysia could take the lead in this and make cultural diplomacy as one of our main foreign policies.

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Evidence: I am also happy to note that my Ministry also sends our Tourism Officers here for their training before being posted to our offices overseas.

Inference: YB Minister acknowledges IDFR's involvement in equipping his officers before being posted abroad.

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Evidence : Malaysia has  two (2) cultural agreements with the ASEAN member states.
Inference:  Malaysia actively participated in AMS programs. Ie: ASEAN Pop Party Concert.

Malaysia has to sign more agreements.

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Evidence : Too long I believe we have been content on patting ourselves on the back without taking a stock check of the realities on the ground
Inference: Malaysia has become complacent with themselves and have not found new ways to better themselves in terms of culture and heritage

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Evidence: Malaysia is a multicultural country;  a melting pot of diverse cultures and traditions
Inference: Malaysia could further promote various cultural tourist spots to further solidify Malaysia as a "truly Asia" country.

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Evidence: Equally important.

Inference: success of implementing / promoting cultural diplomacy depends on the cooperation from all stakeholders.