KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 -- From comedy heavyweights Joanne Kam and Kavin Jay to the next generation of performers, the inaugural PJ Comedy Fest 2026 will showcase the breadth of Malaysia's comedy scene when it debuts this July.

Running from July 29 to August 2, the festival will feature 29 comedians and 11 young performers across nine productions staged at DeStage's Studio and Main Theatre Hall in Jaya One, Petaling Jaya.

Presented by DeStage in collaboration with Kam Productions, the festival will showcase performances in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and Tamil.

The programme includes stand-up comedy, improv, storytelling showcases, interactive productions and theatrical performances.

The Comedy Gala will headline the festival, fe...