Kathmandu, May 27 -- rock band Nepathya is set to perform in Kuala Lumpur for the first time, marking the group's debut concert in Malaysia during its three-and-a-half-decade journey.

The band, which returned to Nepal last week after tours in Canada and New Zealand, will perform on June 1 at Zepp Kuala Lumpur, located in the Bukit Bintang area of the Malaysian capital. Malaysia will become the 20th country and Kuala Lumpur the 58th international city where Nepathya has performed.

Known for its blend of Nepali folk melodies and rock music, the band said the concert is aimed particularly at Nepalis working abroad. Lead singer Amrit Gurung said the group was excited to finally meet audiences in Malaysia who had long been in touch through s...