KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 -- The three-day Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF) made its debut on the streets of Bukit Bintang, turning the usually congested streets into a high-energy, water-soaked dance floor.

Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac), the festival ran from April 30 to May 2 and featured international and local DJs alongside cultural showcases and other attractions.

From becoming a topic of political debate to drawing massive crowds and witnessing a heroic bystander intervention on its final day, here are some highlights from RRWMF 2026, which was also held in conjunction with World Labour Day celebrations.

Built like a mega festival

When it comes to RRWMF's sound system and stage design, Motac dese...