Entertainment / Arts & Culture news in South Selangor Selangor
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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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Film director Murali Abdullah gets FINAS aid after a year without income
Film director Murali Abdullah, 66, who has had no steady income for nearly a year due to health issues, received a contribution from FINAS's Ziarah Seni Madani Program. The aid was presented by FINAS Chairman Datuk Hans Isaac at Restoran Banafee in Kuala Lumpur. Murali had to go into debt to buy daily necessities after aid from MAIWP stopped last year.
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Socrates in D# Minor: 4-episode science-dance tetralogy runs Sept 17-20 in Wangsa Maju
An experimental dance tetralogy titled 'Socrates in D# Minor' will be performed from 17th to 20th September at pangkin@ejklsseni in Wangsa Maju. Directed by Asyraf Syahir, the four episodes explore existential philosophy through scientific theories, with performances mainly in Malay. Tickets are priced at RM48.
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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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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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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'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 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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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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Immersive theatre piece 'Angin Main Teri' to run at ASWARA in September
An immersive contemporary theatre production inspired by the traditional Malay healing ritual Main Teri will be staged at BlackBox ASWARA in Kuala Lumpur on 17 and 18 September 2026. The performance blends ritual, music, movement and light to explore themes of memory, identity and ancestral presence.
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Japanese Film Festival 2026 screens kabuki drama KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley
The Japanese Film Festival 2026 will hold a special screening of the film KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley in Kuala Lumpur on 9 September 2026. The drama, directed by Lee Sang-il, is an adaptation of a novel about the life of a kabuki actor.
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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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Misha Omar's 'Aku & Lelaki' showcase to open 25th anniversary celebrations
Singer Misha Omar will hold an exclusive showcase titled 'Aku & Lelaki' at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya on October 24. The concert marks the start of her 25th anniversary celebrations in the local music industry. Misha will perform popular songs by male singers from Malaysia, Indonesia and internationally with her own new interpretations.
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Ada Zhuang to hold '0.25 μM' world tour concert at Genting's Arena of Stars in November
Chinese singer Ada Zhuang will perform at the Arena of Stars in Resorts World Genting on 7 November 2026 as part of her '0.25 μM' World Tour. Early bird tickets with a 25% discount for VIP to PS3 seats are now on sale.
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Fan Kai Jie to hold 'Fluidity' concert at Genting's Arena of Stars on Oct 10
Chinese singer-songwriter Fan Kai Jie will perform his 'Fluidity' concert at the Arena of Stars in Resorts World Genting on 10 October 2026 at 6pm. The concert will feature his popular hits and tickets are available with a 25% early bird discount.
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Priscilla Abby to hold '19+' concert at Arena of Stars, Genting on Dec 5
Malaysian singer Priscilla Abby will perform her '19+' concert at the Arena of Stars in Resorts World Genting on December 5, 2026, at 6pm. The Y2K-themed show marks her tenth anniversary in the music industry and her first solo concert in two years. Tickets range from RM188 to RM488.
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Taiwanese singer Weng Li You to perform at Genting's Arena of Stars in October
Taiwanese Hokkien singer Weng Li You will hold a concert at the Arena of Stars in Resorts World Genting on 20 and 21 October 2026. Tickets are priced at RM271, with special rates for Genting Rewards members.
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Kenny Bee to perform at Arena of Stars, Genting on Sept 19
Hong Kong singer Kenny Bee will hold his 'Live in the Moment' world tour concert at the Arena of Stars in Resorts World Genting on September 19, 2026. Tickets are on sale with an early bird discount of 25% for VIP to PS3 seats.