Entertainment / Arts & Culture news in Jalan Merbau
24 stories within reach of Jalan Merbau, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Fashion becomes new attraction at FBM 2026
Festival Budaya Malaysia (FBM) 2026 will be held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur from 11 to 16 September, featuring the inaugural International Cultural Fashion Week to attract younger generations. The festival includes a cultural walk, pavilions, water sports, hot air balloons, concerts, and a food festival.
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Lea Salonga in Kuala Lumpur
Lea Salonga in Kuala Lumpur. 24 September to 27 September 2026, at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, Kuala Lumpur.
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Rizman Ruzaini Opens KLFW 2026 with Heritage in Motion Collection
Malaysian fashion house Rizman Ruzaini launched its Cruise 2026 collection, 'Heritage in Motion', at Suria KLCC, kicking off Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week. The event, attended by 500 guests, featured designs inspired by Melaka's trishaws.
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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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Agents Of Time in Kuala Lumpur
Agents Of Time in Kuala Lumpur. 27 September 2026, at Time Machine, 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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Fabio Asher promises a different experience with orchestra
Indonesian singer Fabio Asher will hold his solo concert, 'The Romanticist Live in Kuala Lumpur', at Megastar Arena on 22 November. He promises a different experience with orchestral music arrangements and a full setlist. Tickets go on sale on 4 September.
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Gautham Vasudev Menon to hold 25th anniversary concert in KL
Indian film director Gautham Vasudev Menon will celebrate 25 years in cinema with a concert in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 10. The event, featuring several artists, was announced at a press conference in Berjaya Times Square Hotel.
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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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ANISAMA MALAYSIA 2026 -Gateway-
ANISAMA MALAYSIA 2026 -Gateway-. 12 September 2026, at Zepp Kuala Lumpur.
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Golden Melody Winner SHI SHI to Stage First Solo Malaysia Concert in December
Golden Melody-winning singer SHI SHI will hold her first solo concert in Malaysia at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on December 6, 2026. Tickets go on sale September 7, 2026 via BookMyShow Malaysia.
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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.
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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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Saleem's son Amirul weds as estranged brother Syafiq Farhain reunites with him
Amirul Mukminin, son of the late singer Saleem Iklim, married Aisyah in Cheras. The wedding also saw a reunion with his half-brother, singer Syafiq Farhain.
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Konsert Gema Bumantara Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza
Konsert Gema Bumantara Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza. 17 October 2026, at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur.
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SPIDERAYA (30th Anniversary)
SPIDERAYA (30th Anniversary). 26 September 2026, at National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
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Sara Landry in Kuala Lumpur
Sara Landry in Kuala Lumpur. 25 September 2026, at XOX Arena, Kuala Lumpur.
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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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Jimmy Lin, Nicky Lee return with 'Jimmy x Nicky 2.0' Malaysian concert this December 2026
Asian pop icons Jimmy Lin and Nicky Lee will perform together at the 'Jimmy x Nicky Concert 2.0 Live in Malaysia 2026' on Dec 19 at 6pm at Arena of Stars. The concert will feature their classic hits and new collaborations, with tickets priced from RM288 to RM1,138. Early bird sales open tomorrow at 12pm.
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Veteran actor Aziz Abdullah dies at 70
Veteran Malaysian actor Aziz Abdullah died at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah in Serdang due to health complications. He was buried at the Sungai Tangkas Islamic Cemetery in Bandar Baru Bangi.
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Veteran actor Aziz Abdullah dies
Veteran Malaysian actor Aziz Abdullah died at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah in Serdang at 7:21 am yesterday due to complications from multiple illnesses and infections. He was 70. His funeral was held at Masjid Al-Hasanah in Bandar Baru Bangi, and he was buried at the Sungai Tangkas Muslim Cemetery.
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Art exhibition explores how nation has bloomed since Merdeka
An art exhibition titled 'Mekar' at Artas Galeri in Petaling Jaya features works by four Malaysian artists, including Syed Zamzur Akasah and Arman Rizaudin, using flowers and nature as metaphors for Malaysia's journey since Merdeka. The exhibition runs in conjunction with Merdeka and explores themes of freedom, diversity, and national identity.
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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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'Some people think we don't have a car and are asnaf'
A family from Taman Kobena, Seremban, rode a motorcycle to Dataran Putrajaya to attend the 69th National Day celebration. The mother, Aznira Zakaria, shared their journey on social media, which went viral as some netizens assumed they were poor. She clarified they simply wanted to create memories with their children.