Entertainment / Arts & Culture news in Jalan Watan
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MPO and The Solianos family band pay tribute to Alfonso Soliano in KLCC concert
Dewan Filharmonik Petronas in KLCC hosted a 90-minute tribute concert to music maestro Alfonso Soliano, featuring the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and his family band, The Solianos. The concert performed 12 of his songs, including 'Dawn To Darkness' and 'Pacita Blues', with stories and anecdotes shared by his daughter Isabella.
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Awie's cough not fully recovered but determined to rock Stadium Merdeka this Saturday
Despite a lingering cough, Malaysian singer Datuk Awie is preparing to deliver his best performance at his solo concert, Awie Rock King – Last Man Standing 2026, at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday. He mentioned that over 35 songs will be performed and the event has a permit until 1 am. Awie also expressed hope that the haze will not worsen and force a postponement.
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Awie hopes haze won't disrupt his 'Last Man Standing' concert at Stadium Merdeka
Malaysian singer Datuk Awie is hoping the ongoing haze will not disrupt his solo concert at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday. He is recovering from a severe cough he suffered during a performance in Kajang on August 30 and is concerned about the air quality affecting his voice.
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Awie, Erra to perform iconic duet at Stadium Merdeka concert this Saturday
The upcoming Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur this Saturday will feature a special segment with a duet between Datuk Awie and Erra Fazira. The concert will also include performances by other Malaysian artists like Datuk Hattan, Stacy, and Black.
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Merdeka Textile Museum opens at Merdeka 118, blending heritage with technology
The Merdeka Textile Museum (MTM) has opened at Merdeka 118, next to the historic Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. The museum showcases Malay world textiles like batik, chindai and telepuk across eight galleries themed 'The Malay World in Thread and Tales'. The official opening was graced by Raja Permaisuri Agong, Raja Zarith Sofiah, and the museum uses multimedia technology and augmented reality to bring the stories behind each piece of cloth to life.
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New biography of Tun Tan Cheng Lock launched in Kuala Lumpur
The TARC Education Foundation and UTAR Press launched a new biography, 'One Country, One People: The Life and Legacy of Tun Tan Cheng Lock', at the TAR UMT Arena in Kuala Lumpur. The book explores his 'Malayan consciousness' ideal and the founding of MCA, with upcoming launches in Melaka, Penang and Singapore.
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Japanese film KOKUHO to screen at GSC MyTOWN on Sept 9
The Japanese film KOKUHO will be screened at GSC MyTOWN in Kuala Lumpur on 9 September 2026 as part of the JFF 2026 special screenings. The 2025 drama, directed by LEE Sang-il, is an adaptation of a novel about kabuki actors and has become the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film in Japan.
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Concert raises funds for ailing wife of singer Muss
At the Biru Mata Hitamku concert at Mega Star Arena, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Icon Entertainment founder Iman Tang urged the audience to donate to Barbarik vocalist Muss, whose wife is ill. Donations were made by scanning QR codes shown on screens. Muss, 58, continued with the concert despite his personal hardship.
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Joey BPR's widow recounts his final moments before death
Zarinah Zainal, the widow of musician Joey BPR, shared her experience of being by her husband's side during his final moments at Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Joey, 63, died on August 29 after collapsing during a performance at Istana Budaya the night before.
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Blue 25th Anniversary Tour coming to Zepp KL on Jan 24, 2027
The band Blue will perform at Zepp KL in Kuala Lumpur on 24 January 2027 as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour. Tickets are available via Golive Asia, the only authorized ticketing platform.
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FKJ to perform at Zepp KL on 1 Dec; tickets on sale from 6 July
French musician FKJ will perform at Zepp KL in Kuala Lumpur on 1 December 2026. Ticket presales begin on 6 July 2026, with the general on-sale starting on 9 July 2026.
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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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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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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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Wings rockers reflect on 'Biru Mata Hitamku' ahead of KL concert
Guitarist JoBranko and vocalist Muss of the band Wings shared the meaning of the song 'Biru Mata Hitamku', which reflects their journey as musicians. They will perform at the Konsert Biru Mata Hitamku at Mega Star Arena, Bukit Bintang, this Saturday.
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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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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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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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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.