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FT minister targets DBKL red tape to put KL on Asia's concert map

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- Minister Hannah Yeoh has said that she is looking to slash bureaucratic red tape for concert approvals in the city here. Speaking at the launch of the KL Headline Season 2026 ... Read More


KL Headline Season 2026 aims to turn Kuala Lumpur into Asia's next concert capital

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- Concert promoter Live Nation Malaysia announced the KL Headline Season 2026 which aims to turn the city centre into one of Asia's key destinations for live music tours. With 2... Read More


As KL braces for concert surge, new 'BTS' initiative aims to curb ticket scams

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has previewed Malaysia's first national consumer protection campaign, the 'Beli Tiket Selamat' (BTS) initiative, which aims to curb e... Read More


Live Nation Malaysia chief warns BTS fans over fake KL concert tickets circulating online

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- Live Nation Malaysia's managing director, Paramananthan Rajagopal, has warned concertgoers that claims of privately distributed tickets for the upcoming BTS concert in Kuala Lu... Read More


American rap icon 50 Cent to perform at JDT's 12th Super League title celebration on May 30

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- Johor Darul Ta'zim Football Club (JDT) are taking their 12th Super League title celebrations up a notch this year with a special performance by American rap icon 50 Cent. The ... Read More


Latihan Pestapora Malaysia returns with more fan-focused second edition this August (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 -- Latihan Pestapora Malaysia is returning for its second edition this year with organisers promising a more grounded and fan-focused experience. Following its ambitious debut at... Read More


No goodbye, just a hello: Malaysian alt-rock band Diasgree returns after decade with new single 'Let's Do It All Again' (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 -- Famous 2000s Malaysian alternative rock band Disagree has returned with a brand new single in Let's Do It All Again after being absent from the scene for over a decade. The th... Read More


Yuna becomes first Malaysian artist to hit one billion Spotify streams, says AI can't replace human touch

Kuala Lampur, May 15 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 - Award-winning Malaysian singer Yuna has reached a new career milestone after surpassing one billion streams across all credits on Spotify, becoming the f... Read More


Aizat Amdan teams up with Sekumpulan Orang Gila and Yuna for genre-blending new single 'Ajar Aku'

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 -- Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) winner Aizat Amdan has returned with a new single, Ajar Aku (Teach Me), blending soulful pop with post-hardcore influences. This time, the Hanya Kau ... Read More