KL-JAKARTA TO SIGN MOU ON CULTURAL HERITAGE

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- A Memorandum of Understanding which will
define what constitutes each other's cultural heritage will be signed between
Malaysia and Indonesia next year to avoid further cultural disputes.

Information Communication and Culture Ministry Secretary-General Kamaruddin
Siaraf said the MoU would encompass all aspects of cultural heritage, including
arts, handicraft, dances and songs.

With the signing of the MoU, any cultural disputes between Indonesia and
Malaysia would be resolved through negotiations, he told reporters at a
function organised by the Indonesian Culture and Tourism Ministry here Monday.

The function was held in conjunction with Visit Indonesia Year 2009.

Meanwhile, Indonesian Culture and Tourism Ministry secretary-general Dr
Wardiyatmo said Monday's function was part of the efforts by the Indonesian
government to improve its relation with Malaysia, which had been soured lately.

He hoped the programme would open a chapter which would further enhance
relations between Malaysia and Indonesia.
-- BERNAMA