Nor Khalid, better known as Lat, was conferred the Seniman Diraja (Royal Artist) award by Sultan Nazrin Shah at the Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar, today. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Popular cartoonist Nor Khalid, better known as Lat, was conferred the title of Seniman Diraja (Royal Artist) at the Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar today.
The sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, conferred the Seniman Diraja title on Lat at the investiture ceremony for Perak state awards and medal recipients, in conjunction with his 67th birthday celebration today, Bernama reported.
The sultan had conferred the title when opening the Galeri Rumah Lat in Batu Gajah on July 8. This was to recognise Lat’s role and contribution to putting Malaysia on the world map.
Lat, when met today, said he would continue promoting the country’s cultural diversity, especially in his birth state, Perak, through his works displayed at Galeri Rumah Lat.
“Perak is one of the states we can turn into a visitor’s attraction.
“Having displayed my drawings, I’m grateful for the very good response. I am proud to be able to serve Perak (and the country) because I am from here after all,” he said.
Lat invited people to continue visiting the Galeri Rumah Lat as admission is still free.
He believed that even if an admission fee is imposed at the beginning of next year to defray maintenance costs, it won’t be expensive.
Source : Free Malaysia Today Online
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