Entertainment / Arts & Culture news in Damansara Performing Arts Centre Dpac Selangor
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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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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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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.
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Khadijah Ibrahim's Malaysia Day hi-tea tickets sold out
Tickets for the Malaysia Day hi-tea featuring Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim at Steg Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 16 September have sold out. Capacity was capped at 280 of 300 seats for comfort, and the event will also sell suji cakes for the KARYAWAN fund.
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Achey and wife undergo second IVF treatment
Comedian Achey and his wife, Anne, have begun their second round of IVF treatment at Alhaya Fertility Centre since 5 September. He said their adopted daughter Tiara's wish for a sibling was the main reason for trying again.
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Amira Othman not ready to reveal son's face, wants Jarir to grow up like an ordinary child
Singer and actress Amira Othman says she and her husband Fattah Amin are not ready to reveal the face of their son, Muhammad Jarir Umar, to the public. She says they want Jarir to grow up like an ordinary child without the pressure of public attention. Amira said this when met at the Anugerah Industri Muzik 25 press conference at Hotel Royal Chulan, Kuala Lumpur.
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Awie promises 35 songs, five bands at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday
The Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert will be held at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur this Saturday. Awie said the show features five segments with about 35 songs from five different bands he has played with, plus a line-up of top Malaysian musicians and artists. Rehearsals began about a month ago at MyStudio Sungai Buloh to ensure a tight performance.
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Ungu rocks Idea Live Arena in Damansara Intan
Ungu's 3 Dasawarsa: Special Night in Kuala Lumpur concert was held at Idea Live Arena, Damansara Intan, with more than 20 songs over two hours. Pasha and the Indonesian band called Malaysia a second home after 19 years of performing here.
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National Lion Dance Championship and Asian Invitational to be held next month with 43 teams
The Malaysia North-South Lion Dance Federation has announced the draw results for its second national traditional southern lion dance championship and the 2026 Asian southern lion dance high-pole invitational tournament. Both competitions will be held on October 10 and 11 at HEXTAR WORLD IMPIRE CITY, attracting 43 local and international teams.
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Oscar-winning film 'The Whale' to debut as stage play in KL this September
Samuel D. Hunter's play 'The Whale', which inspired the Oscar-winning film starring Brendan Fraser, will make its Malaysian stage debut from Sept 17 to 20 at Pentas 2, KLPAC. The production is directed by Christopher Ling and explores themes of truth, isolation, and redemption.
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Taman Bukit Maluri Hungry Ghost Festival unites community, preserves traditions
The annual Hungry Ghost Festival at the Guan Yin Ting temple in Taman Bukit Maluri, Kuala Lumpur, has become a key community event. Organised by Persatuan Yee Lan Guan Yin Ting Bukit Maluri Kepong, the festival includes prayers, a ceremonial dinner, and an auction of blessed items to support schools and the needy. Organisers note growing participation from younger generations.
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Nami Tamaki Live 2026 Starbound Tour - Presented by Anime Fest! Plus 2026/2
Nami Tamaki Live 2026 Starbound Tour - Presented by Anime Fest! Plus 2026/2. 27 September 2026, at World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.
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Ai Higuchi - Live at Anime Fest!+ 2026/2
Ai Higuchi - Live at Anime Fest!+ 2026/2. 26 September 2026, at World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.
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Anime Fest+ 2026/2 [Official Event Page]
Anime Fest+ 2026/2 [Official Event Page]. 26 September to 27 September 2026, at World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.
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BTS in KUALA LUMPUR 2026
BTS in KUALA LUMPUR 2026. 12 December 2026, at KualaLumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
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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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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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Chinatown Cultural Walk in Kuala Lumpur (tip-based)-Monday session
Chinatown Cultural Walk in Kuala Lumpur (tip-based)-Monday session. 14 September to 28 December 2026, at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown.