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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra 2027 Season

A new year means a new season of live performances to look forward to.

While we already have a long list of live concerts slated for 2027, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is taking tha...

Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre

There’s no lack of live performances in Malaysia – we’ve already got a running list for 2027. With the launch of Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC) in Subang Jaya this October, more orchestra shows an...

Sanrio Pompompurin 30th Anniversary

Most of us know and adore Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi from Sanrio. Pompompurin, also affectionately called Purin, is one of Sanrio’s lesser-known, yet just as beloved characters, who has been around since 1996.

This October, the good-natured golden pup dressed in a brown beret is going all out for his 30th birth...

AKMU’s Asia Tour in Kuala Lumpur in 2027

Our favourite musical siblings are coming to Malaysia – AKMU, the beloved South Korean sibling duo, Lee Chan Hyuk and Lee Su Hyun, are bringing their AKMU 2027 AKDONGDEUL Asia Tour to Kuala Lumpur in 2027, promising an evening of charming vocals and feel-good tunes.

Read on to find out more about ...

Botany of Belonging: Forests of Southeast Asia in KL

The recent revival of the botanical art movement in Southeast Asia has birthed many an artist who produces stunning artworks in the genre.

And for Malaysian appreciators of this unique form of art, which seamlessly fuses scientific precision with aesthetic beauty, here’s some good news: the F...