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Public funds for youth to spend on plays and books? Yes, please

Music director Julian Wong (on piano) and singers (standing from left) Hannah Nordin, Rohaniah Sa’id and Abdul Wafi Abdul Rashid in the musical, Don’t Call Him Mr Mari Kita. PHOTO: WILD RICE
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Imagine receiving government payouts to spend on "the arts", defined in the most general terms.

Anything from buying a new instrument to getting a Netflix subscription is fair game.

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