Kelantan reassigns Culture and Heritage portfolio to Zamakshari Muhamad after Kamaruddin Mohd Noor dropped from exco

Kelantan Youth, Sports, NGOs and Community Unity Committee chairman Zamakshari Muhamad said the responsibility was not merely an addition to his existing duties, but a significant responsibility to ensure that the state’s cultural heritage, arts, customs and traditions continued to be preserved and passed down to future generations. — Picture from Facebook/Zamakshari Muhamad

First Published: Thursday, 12 Nov 2026 6:52 PM MYT

KOTA BHARU, Nov 12 — Kelantan Youth, Sports, NGOs and Community Unity Committee chairman Zamakshari Muhamad has been entrusted with overseeing the state’s Culture and Heritage portfolio.

He said the responsibility was not merely an addition to his existing duties, but a significant responsibility to ensure that the state’s cultural heritage, arts, customs and traditions continued to be preserved and passed down to future generations.

He said Kelantan had a distinct cultural identity, rich in historical values, traditions, arts and local wisdom, which formed part of the identity of its people.

“I will focus on efforts to preserve and document historical heritage and customs, as well as strengthen local arts and culture in line with Islamic principles and the values of Kelantan society.

“The involvement of the younger generation as heirs, practitioners and future custodians of culture and heritage should also be encouraged. Strategic cooperation with government agencies, cultural institutions, artists, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and local communities will also be expanded,” he said in a statement today.

Yesterday, the media reported that Ayer Lanas assemblyman Datuk Kamaruddin Mohd Noor would not have his appointment as a Kelantan State Executive Council (Exco) member renewed, effective November 9. — Bernama