Entertainment / Arts & Culture news in Jalan Raja Chulan Kuala Lumpur
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Veteran comedian Abon undergoes successful angioplasty at HCTM Cheras
Veteran comedian Abon successfully underwent an angioplasty procedure on September 1 at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) in Cheras. His wife, Fauziah Muksin, said his condition has improved but he is still not allowed to go home.
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Veteran comedian Abon successfully undergoes angioplasty at HCTM Cheras
Veteran comedian Abon successfully underwent an angioplasty procedure on September 1 at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) in Cheras. His wife, Fauziah Muksin, said his condition has improved but he is still under doctor's observation and has not been allowed to go home.
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Aweera performs despite sore throat at Trilogi concert in UPM
Singer Aweera performed despite being unwell at the Konsert Trilogi with Aepul Roza and Fiq Halim at Astana Putra, UPM. She sang six solo songs and over 12 with the group, and they announced plans for a mini album and a bigger show next year.
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3DIVA to hold 20th anniversary concert at Unifi Arena KL on Nov 22
Indonesian divas Kris Dayanti, Ruth Sahanaya, and Titi DJ will reunite for the 3DIVA LIVE IN MALAYSIA 2026 [TIMELESS] concert at Unifi Arena, Kuala Lumpur on November 22. Ticket sales begin tomorrow at noon via MAISEAT, with prices ranging from RM138 to RM1,098.
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M Jamil grateful, moved by Ahmad Zahid and wife's concern
Veteran actor M Jamil, who is bedridden after a stroke and leg amputation, thanked Datin Seri Hamidah Khamis for visiting him at his Subang Jaya home and providing aid through a charity program.
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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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Datuk Red only wants confirmation
Entrepreneur Datuk Red (Adenan Abu) attended the Gombak Barat Syariah Lower Court in Kuang for a hearing on his application to confirm the validity of his rujuk with his ex-wife, Adira Suhaimi. The court has postponed the case to October for submissions. Red stated he will divorce Adira again if the court confirms the rujuk is valid.
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Free to create, but be mindful of sensitivities - Hans Isaac
FINAS chairman Hans Isaac said creative freedom must be balanced with sensitivity towards Malaysia's multiracial society, commenting on the controversy surrounding the drama 'Madu atau Racun'. He spoke at the launch of FINAS's 'Projek Sinema' incubator program in Damansara Damai, Sungai Buloh.
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Adira ready to accept any court decision
Singer Adira Suhaimi says she is ready to accept any decision in the court case over the confirmation of the ruju' pronouncement filed by her ex-husband, Datuk Red. The proceedings are nearly complete, awaiting lawyer submissions on October 19. Adira was met at the Gombak Barat Syariah Lower Court in Kuang after today's proceedings.
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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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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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Japanese all-female metal band Lovebites aims to 'conquer' KL
Japanese all-female metal band Lovebites will hold their debut concert in Malaysia at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on 4 October. The concert, organized by Rockstage Entertainment, marks the band's first performance in the country after nearly a decade in the music scene.
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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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Hillsong Worship to Perform in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu in September
Hillsong Worship will bring their Asia Tour 2026 to Malaysia with concerts in Kuala Lumpur on 9 September and Kota Kinabalu on 13 September. The Kuala Lumpur show marks their return to the capital after more than a decade, while the Kota Kinabalu show is their first in the city.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.