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Kuala Lumpur ETO promotes original Hong Kong comics in Malaysia (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur ETO) is today (December 20) supporting Hong Kong comic enterprises participating in the Hong Kong Pavilion at Comic Fiesta 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to promote original Hong Kong comics to the local public and facilitate exchanges and collaboration between the Hong Kong comic industry and its international counterparts.

     The Hong Kong Pavilion, organised by the Hong Kong Comics and Animation Federation and funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, showcases the latest comic works published by 16 Hong Kong comic artists selected in the 4th HK Comics Support Programme under the CreateSmart Initiative. A live drawing demonstration will also be conducted at the Pavilion to engage with members of the public.

     Speaking at the opening ceremony for the Hong Kong Pavilion, Deputy Director of the Kuala Lumpur ETO Mr Leonard Lam said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has been continuously nurturing local comic artists and supporting the growth of Hong Kong comic enterprises through the CreateSmart Initiative funding, with a view to consolidating Hong Kong's position as a hub for creative industries in Asia.

     Mr Lam added that, since its launch in 2021, the Programme has successfully published 63 original Hong Kong comic works and secured around 40 licensing agreements for foreign-language editions, effectively helping Hong Kong comic enterprises expand into overseas markets. With the establishment of the Kuala Lumpur ETO, the HKSAR Government will continue to foster economic and trade exchanges and cultural co-operation between Hong Kong and Malaysia, further strengthening ties between Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region.

     Also attending the opening ceremony were the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, the Director of Malaysia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ms Hoh Jee Eng, as well as industry leaders from Hong Kong and Malaysia.

     Comic Fiesta is one of the largest comic exhibitions in Malaysia. The two-day exhibition will conclude tomorrow (December 21).
 
Ends/Saturday, December 20, 2025
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Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur, Mr Leonard Lam, speaks at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Pavilion at Comic Fiesta 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today (December 20).
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur ETO) today (December 20) supported Hong Kong comics enterprises in participating in the Hong Kong Pavilion at Comic Fiesta 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo shows (from left) the Director of Malaysia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ms Hoh Jee Eng; Vice President of the Hong Kong Comics and Animation Federation, Mr Alan Wan; Deputy Director of the Kuala Lumpur ETO, Mr Leonard Lam; the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, and the Chairman of Comicker Union of Malaysia, Mr Lau Shaw Ming, officiating at the ceremony.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur ETO) today (December 20) supported Hong Kong comics enterprises in participating in the Hong Kong Pavilion at Comic Fiesta 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo shows Deputy Director of the Kuala Lumpur ETO, Mr Leonard Lam (centre), visiting the Pavilion and interacting with a Hong Kong comic artist.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur ETO) today (December 20) supported Hong Kong comics enterprises in participating in the Hong Kong Pavilion at Comic Fiesta 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo shows Deputy Director of the Kuala Lumpur ETO, Mr Leonard Lam (back row, fifth left), with the officiating guests and comic artists from Hong Kong.