Entertainment / Arts & Culture news in Batu 20
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Nick Chung to perform at Arena of Stars on 3 Nov
Malaysian singer Nick Chung will perform at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting on 3 November 2026 at 6pm. Tickets are priced at RM171 for PS1 seats, with the same rate for Genting Rewards members. Chung is known for hits such as 'The One Who Understands Me Most' and his Chinese New Year song 'A Beautiful New Year'.
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IMMERSIO 2026 at REXKL on 25-27 September
IMMERSIO 2026: PASAR expands to REXKL on Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur, from 25 to 27 September 2026. The event features artist sharing sessions, performances and community programmes, with free sharing sessions and ticketed performances.
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MOTAC to seek allocations for state tourism upgrades, says Tiong
MOTAC will push for funding to help state governments upgrade existing tourist spots and develop new ones, its minister Tiong King Sing said at the opening of the Malaysia Cultural Festival 2026 at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur. The six-day festival runs until Wednesday and features traditional performances, cultural exhibitions and heritage displays from across the country.
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Sherry Alhadad returns to theatre in Mansur dan Liu at Istana Budaya
Sherry Alhadad admits she is nervous about returning to theatre after last performing in 2018. The 41-year-old actress now plays Fang in the musical theatre production Mansur dan Liu, directed by Datuk M Nasir, at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, from 10 to 20 September.
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Awie says haze caused second bout of bronchitis, performs on at Stadium Merdeka
Malaysian rock singer Awie revealed he is suffering a second bout of bronchitis caused by the haze, but still went ahead with his Awie Rock King – Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. The nearly four-hour show featured 36 songs and a surprise track, Maharani, dedicated to his wife for their 10th wedding anniversary.
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Three young Malaysian artists with disabilities show work at KL gallery
Three children with disabilities and rare conditions - Zidane, Branden Lim and Sabrina Teoh - have turned art into a way to express themselves and manage their conditions. Their paintings were shown in May at the Seni Mekar: Art in Bloom exhibition at KEN Gallery in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, alongside work by other young artists. Their parents say the show challenges the idea that such children cannot produce sellable art.
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Four Malaysian artists aged 14 to 77 show together in Putrajaya
A group exhibition titled Infinite Expressions is being held at Mentari Art Gallery in DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside until Sept 30. It features four Malaysian artists aged 14 to 77, including a neurodivergent teenager and a veteran painter of six decades.
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Awie pushes through solo concert at Stadium Merdeka despite sore throat
Datuk Awie, 58, performed his solo concert 'Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026' at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, last night despite suffering from a sore throat and bronchitis. About 20,000 fans attended the 36-song show across five segments, including duets with Akim and Amir Masdi. Awie also sang his new song 'Maharaniku' as a gift for his wife Datin Sharifah Ladyana on their 10th wedding anniversary.
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Pentarama Merdeka@HoHo draws over 4,000 visitors at three Kuala Lumpur spots
The Pentarama Merdeka@HoHo programme held at Dataran Merdeka, Sungei Wang Plaza and Pavilion Bukit Bintang drew more than 4,000 local and foreign visitors. Information Department director-general Erwin Khairul Ahmad said the programme aimed to spread messages of patriotism and unity for National Day and Malaysia Day 2026.
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Syed Saddiq invites Ong Ye Kung to his Oct 10 wedding in KL
Malaysian MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman met Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung this week and invited him to his wedding to singer-actress Bella Astillah on Oct 10 at Level 118 of Menara Merdeka Maybank in Kuala Lumpur. Ong accepted the invitation, calling it a good reason to visit Malaysia again.
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M Nasir says he is never satisfied with Mansur dan Liu cast
Datuk M Nasir said he has no word for satisfaction even though his directorial debut, Mansur dan Liu, drew a strong response at its preview night at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, last Wednesday. He was grateful the cast exceeded his expectations, and said the hardest part was finding actors who could truly sing well.
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UKM to hold Malaysia Madani Poetry Declamation on Sept 16
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Cultural Centre will hold the Malaysia Madani Poetry Declamation Programme 2026 on 16 September at Panggung Seni UKM in Bangi, in conjunction with Malaysia Day. The event features National Laureate Datuk Rahman Shaari, Prof. Emeritus Datuk Seri Dr. Awang Sariyan and artist Alina Hasan, and aims to instil patriotism and sustain the art of poetry declamation.
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Harmony Beyond Borders concert at Titiwangsa draws China, India, Uzbekistan musicians
The Harmony Beyond Borders - A Celebration of Cultural Friendship concert was held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur last night as part of the Malaysia Cultural Festival 2026. Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man said cultural diplomacy strengthens people-to-people ties across borders through music, dance and heritage. The concert, coordinated by the Malaysian Traditional Orchestra, featured musicians from China, India and Uzbekistan alongside local artists.
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Muss, JoBranko, Eddie and Black reunite on stage after 26 years
A concert marking the 30th anniversary of the album Biru Mata Hitamku was held at Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur. Muss, JoBranko, Eddie and Black performed together for the first time since 1999, playing songs from the album and paying tribute to the late JS Kevin and Bob Lokman.
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KL Shakespeare Players return with The Merchant of Venice at DPAC
The KL Shakespeare Players are staging The Merchant of Venice at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre from September 25 to 27, after a successful April run. The eight-member cast is led by Lim Soon Heng as Shylock, and tickets are priced at RM77.30.
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Achey denies AI was used for Keranda Tan Sri Terbang poster
Comedian Achey has denied claims that the poster for his latest film, Keranda Tan Sri Terbang, was produced using AI technology. He said the poster is genuine and urged audiences to judge the film by its storyline rather than its poster design. The Waan Hafiz-directed film is scheduled to open in cinemas nationwide at the end of the year.
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KL Shakespeare Players stage Storytelling Odyssey at DPAC
The KL Shakespeare Players are staging Storytelling Odyssey: The Adventure, a retelling of Homer's epic, at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre from September 26 to 27. Three actors use everyday objects, movement and music to tell Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War. Tickets are priced at RM62.30.
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The Whale staged at KLPAC from Sept 17 to 20
The Actor Studio Seni Teater Rakyat is staging Samuel D. Hunter's play The Whale at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre from September 17 to 20. Directed by Christopher Ling, the production follows Charlie, a reclusive English teacher eating himself to death as he tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. Tickets start at RM78.
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Naimi Daini joins Awie Rock King concert at Stadium Merdeka
Female drummer Naimi Daini will make a special appearance at the Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. It is her second appearance on a big stage after the Nusafest concert with Search in 2023. She will accompany performances by Datuk Awie, Merrah and Puteri with songs including RNR Lu Punya Suka and Di Bayang Awan.
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Sunset By NEON returns to Genting Highlands on Sept 26-27
Sunset By NEON Chapter Two will be held at Genting Highlands on Sept 26 and 27, featuring international techno acts including Yotto, Enrico Sangiuliano, Agents of Time, SLVR and MORTEN, alongside Malaysian performers. Organisers say 60% of general admission and 70% of VIP two-day passes have been sold, with tickets priced at RM348 and RM788.
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Muss, Jo, Eddie and Black reunite at Mega Star Arena after 26 years
A concert marking the 30th anniversary of the album Biru Mata Hitamku was held at Mega Star Arena in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur last Saturday. Muss, Jo, Eddie and Black performed together for the first time since 1999, singing songs from the album and paying tribute to the late JS Kevin and Bob Lokman.
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Betty Benafe admits family conflict pressures her two children
Betty Benafe, 46, revealed that her marital conflict with her ex-husband has put pressure on her two children, Julia Claire Dargus, 13, and Bruce Dean Dargus, 10. She took them to see psychiatrists and child psychologists, and enrolled them in a tahfiz school to find calm. She spoke after being met at the Ziarah Seni Madani programme at her restaurant, Restoran Benafee, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
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Tengku Ampuan Pahang attends special screening of TEKAD documentary
Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah attended a special screening of the documentary 'TEKAD: Ekspedisi Guthrie Everest 2026' at a cinema in Subang Jaya tonight. The documentary captures the journey of two Malaysian climbers, Mohd Khafiz Bachok and Chew Wei Ngor, in their expedition to Mount Everest. The exclusive screening will air on Astro channel 100 on 13 September.
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Redza Rosli dodges media at TV Alhijrah event, appears in Syariah Court
Actor Redza Rosli avoided media interviews at the TV Alhijrah Drama Stage 2026 media conference in Kuala Lumpur today. His appearance came on the same day he and his wife Bella Hanna were seen at the Federal Territory Syariah Lower Court in Kuala Lumpur, reportedly over marital issues.