Culture & Festivals
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Chiikawa’s $21M Korean Run Shows Anime’s Global Box Office Power
The Japanese animated film held the top spot in South Korea for four straight weeks, proving that niche…
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MPO Benefit Concert 2026 with Sheila Majid in Kuala Lumpur: Dates, Venue and Tickets
Sheila Majid performs at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas on 27 and 30 Nov 2026
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Simfoni Mantra: Kunto Aji bersama MPO in Kuala Lumpur 2026
Kunto Aji performs with MPO on Nov 14 at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
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How Historic Chinatowns Are Fighting to Preserve Their Culinary and Social Identity
As urban development and gentrification threaten historic enclaves, community leaders are working to protect the heritage of traditional…
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Christmas Jazz at Blue Returns to EQ Kuala Lumpur
WVC Jazz performs a festive dinner with turkey and mulled wine on 6 December at the EQ rooftop…
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Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur hosts a one-night Thanksgiving dinner buffet featuring whole roast turkey and prime rib…
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MPO and KL City Opera Chorus Present A Chorale Spectacular in Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and Kuala Lumpur City Opera Chorus perform famous opera choruses on 5 December 2026…
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Blue 25th Anniversary Tour Plays Zepp Kuala Lumpur
British boy band Blue performs their 25th anniversary show on 24 January 2027 at Zepp Kuala Lumpur in…
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Attack On Titan Symphony From Paradis At Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
First licensed Attack on Titan orchestral concert by MPO with choir and HD screens, Fri 20 to Mon…
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BOYNEXTDOOR KNOCK ON Vol.2 Concert Kuala Lumpur December 2026
K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR perform their first Malaysian concert on 26 December 2026 at Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil.
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Veteran Mandopop Stars Perform at Songs That Keep Us Together in Kuala Lumpur
Eight legendary Mandopop acts will perform classic campus-folk and 1990s hits on Saturday, 27 February 2027, at the…
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Cadenza of the Soul: Noh Salleh with Aubrey Suwito Orchestra in Kuala Lumpur 2026
Malaysian singer Noh Salleh performs orchestral reworkings with the Aubrey Suwito Orchestra on Sunday, 8 Nov 2026 at…
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French Multi-Instrumentalist FKJ Brings Tyber Tour To Kuala Lumpur
French artist FKJ will perform his signature live-looped electronic set on Tuesday, 1 December 2026, at the Zepp…
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Flavours of Deepavali Lunch Buffet at Pullman KLCC
Deepavali lunch buffet with curries and halwa on 8 November 2026 at Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
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SeaShorts Film Festival 2026 Returns to Kuala Lumpur in November
The 10th edition screens ASEAN short films with talks and workshops from 12 to 15 November at GSC…
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Agoda Named Travel Partner for First Eurovision Asia Grand Final
Agoda’s partnership marks the first Eurovision Asia finale in Thailand, driving tourism interest from Japan and Singapore while…
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Chiikawa’s Korean Success Reflects Young Adults’ Economic Anxieties
The film’s sustained success in Korea and Japan signals a cultural pivot where audiences seek comfort and relatable…
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Scholar argues Asian caricatures persist in Broadway despite diversity claims
Donatella Galella describes ‘feeling yellow’ after seeing white actors use makeup to portray racist stereotypes in recent musical…
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Streaming and Global Demand Push Japan’s Anime Industry to a Record $28 Billion
Structural shifts in production and distribution, led by global streaming deals and merchandise expansion, have propelled the anime…
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Mbappé’s Mao Joke Triggers Brand Boycotts as China Enforces Political Taboos
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé faces immediate termination of major Chinese endorsements after joking about Chairman Mao, illustrating…
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Yasuo Fukuda, Japan’s Former Prime Minister and Advocate of Ties With China, Dies at 90
Takeo Fukuda’s 1978 pledge to trust Asian neighbors remains a diplomatic cornerstone, proving that dialogue prevents misunderstanding even…
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Japan’s Revised Imperial House Law Takes Effect but Keeps the Throne Male-Only
Japan’s new law allows female royals to stay, but the core male-only succession rule remains, raising long-term questions…
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Federal Territory Day 2027 in Kuala Lumpur
Federal Territory Day lands on Monday 1 February 2027. It is a public holiday in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya…
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New Year’s Eve Countdown at Genting 2026
Resorts World Genting will host its New Year’s Eve Countdown from 31 December into 01 January 2027, welcoming…
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