Entertainment / Arts & Culture news in Bandar Utama Petaling Jaya Selangor
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Malaysian and Japanese Choirs to Perform Friendship Concert in Kuala Lumpur
The Philharmonic Society of Selangor and the Philharmonic Chorus of Tokyo will perform together at the DBKL City Hall Auditorium in Kuala Lumpur on September 9 and 11. The free concert, featuring traditional songs and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, is fully booked.
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Ungu's 3 Decades Concert in KL Shows Strong Bond with Malaysian Fans
The Ungu 3 Dasawarsa: Special Night in Kuala Lumpur concert was held at Idea Live Arena, Damansara Intan, last Saturday. Over 20 songs were performed, and vocalist Pasha described Malaysia as a second home for the Indonesian band.
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Trevor Noah to make Malaysia debut at Kuala Lumpur show on Nov 9
Comedian Trevor Noah will perform in Malaysia for the first time on Nov 9, 2026, at the Ideas LIVE Arena in Kuala Lumpur. The show, presented by LOL Asia and BOHM, is part of his global stand-up tour and tickets go on presale Sept 9.
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Misha Omar announces 25th anniversary showcase 'Aku & Lelaki' at JioSpace on Oct 24
Misha Omar will celebrate 25 years in the music industry with an exclusive showcase titled 'Aku & Lelaki' at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya, Selangor on October 24. The showcase will feature her popular songs as well as her interpretations of iconic tracks by male singers from Malaysia, Indonesia, and internationally. Tickets went on sale on September 3 via Ticket2U.
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Janet Lee and Tay Cher Siang to perform jazz concert at Hikayat, Georgetown on Sept 20
Malaysian jazz vocalist Janet Lee and pianist Tay Cher Siang will perform a concert at Hikayat in Georgetown on 20th September. The duo will present an afternoon of jazz standards with a local twist, blending Mandarin pop, American songbook classics and Malayan swing.
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Awie jokes Erra must be part of his life and his concert
Awie has commented on Erra Fazira's participation in his upcoming concert at Stadium Merdeka. He joked that she cannot escape being involved in his life and will perform the song Cinta Makrifat with him.
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Immersive theatre piece 'Angin Main Teri' to run at ASWARA in September
An immersive contemporary theatre production inspired by the traditional Malay healing ritual Main Teri will be staged at BlackBox ASWARA in Kuala Lumpur on 17 and 18 September 2026. The performance blends ritual, music, movement and light to explore themes of memory, identity and ancestral presence.
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Japanese Film Festival 2026 screens kabuki drama KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley
The Japanese Film Festival 2026 will hold a special screening of the film KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley in Kuala Lumpur on 9 September 2026. The drama, directed by Lee Sang-il, is an adaptation of a novel about the life of a kabuki actor.
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Misha Omar's 'Aku & Lelaki' showcase to open 25th anniversary celebrations
Singer Misha Omar will hold an exclusive showcase titled 'Aku & Lelaki' at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya on October 24. The concert marks the start of her 25th anniversary celebrations in the local music industry. Misha will perform popular songs by male singers from Malaysia, Indonesia and internationally with her own new interpretations.
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wave to earth to perform at Idea Live Arena, Petaling Jaya on 22 Nov
South Korean band wave to earth will hold 'the pieces tour' concert at Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on 22 November 2026. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting 28 May 2026 at 11am MYT, with a Live Nation Member presale on 27 May.
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Khalid's 'Always Summer Somewhere' tour to hit Kuala Lumpur on Dec 9
Singer Khalid will perform at the Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on 9 December 2026. Tickets go on sale starting with an artist presale on 13 July, followed by general on-sale on 16 July.
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KPM Seri Iskandar students excited to gain experience at Media Prima
Twenty students from Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM) Seri Iskandar visited Media Prima Berhad's headquarters at Balai Berita in Kuala Lumpur to learn about news and program production. The students toured various operations, tried being newsreaders, and participated in a quiz.
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Benefit concert for Andy Flop Poppy's daughter with scoliosis
A benefit concert, SOS 4 Inaz, will be held Saturday at Panggung Anniversari in Kuala Lumpur to raise funds for the scoliosis treatment of Inaz, daughter of indie rock veteran Andy of Flop Poppy. The estimated cost is RM97,000, and Andy will perform with other bands to support his daughter's recovery.
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Island Girl Finds Her Fins In Upcoming Stand Up
Malaysian comedian Fatimah Nuha will perform her debut solo comedy show 'Island Girl' at Bar Roca in Kuala Lumpur on September 24th. The show is a personal take on life and expectations on women, and tickets start from RM50.
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CIMB moves Malaysians forward through music, culture and community
CIMB Bank hosted Festival Ambang Merdeka 2026, a three-day celebration at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur from Aug 29 to 31, in conjunction with Malaysia's 69th National Day. The festival featured local artists, cultural workshops, and a musical production, reflecting the bank's 'Moving You Forward' brand promise beyond banking.
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Music Collaboration Has Gone To A New Level
The Triple Alliance Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a one-night concert on 8th September at the Jeffrey Performing Arts Centre in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. The event brings together student musicians from Taylor's, Sunway, and Monash University Malaysia to celebrate the launch of the Triple Alliance.
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Ministry of National Unity Organizes Merdeka Football Festival Exhibition
The Ministry of National Unity is organizing the Merdeka Football Festival Exhibition at Gallery 1, Department of Museums Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, from August 31 to December 31. The four-month exhibition highlights football's role in uniting Malaysians across races and religions, tracing its history from before independence to the present. The exhibition is free and open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm.
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Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff
A viral video at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building sparked backlash over a foreign national helping visitors, despite management insisting he was not a tour guide.
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KL City Gallery says foreign staffer in sash is not a tour guide
KL City Gallery has clarified that a foreign staff member seen wearing a sash at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is not employed as a tour guide. The gallery apologised for the confusion caused by the viral social media post and stated that all its tour guides are local employees.
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Tugu Negara restoration expected to be completed by National Day 2027 - UMK
The conservation of the Tugu Negara, the world's tallest free-standing bronze sculpture group, is expected to begin next week and be completed before 31 August 2027, according to Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). The US$250,000 project, supported by the US Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation, involves UMK as a research and knowledge partner, providing training to over 50 Malaysian conservation students and professionals. The initiative was launched in Putrajaya, but the monument itself is located in Kuala Lumpur.
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US-backed Tugu Negara project to boost local conservation expertise
A RM1 million US initiative will fund the conservation of Tugu Negara in Kuala Lumpur, involving an exchange of expertise between American and Malaysian specialists. The project will train at least 50 students and professionals from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), which will serve as the research partner. The 12-month project is targeted for completion before Aug 31 next year.
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Music community rallies behind Flop Poppy's Andy and his daughter
A charity event called 'SOS 4 INAZ' is being held this Saturday at Panggung Anniversari, Taman Botani Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, to raise funds for the scoliosis surgery of Inaz, the daughter of Flop Poppy vocalist Andy. The event, organized by Karyawan, aims to cover the RM97,000 treatment cost.
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Agents Of Time in Kuala Lumpur
Agents Of Time in Kuala Lumpur. 27 September 2026, at Time Machine, Kuala Lumpur.
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Endangered Species rocks KL again
Endangered Species Vol. 2, an independent music showcase, returned to Petai Belalang KL in Kuala Lumpur. The event featured performances by Women & Children, The Baby Cosmos, Teh Tarik Senja, and Golden Mammoth.