KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 26 -- Long before KL's founding, the 120km Klang River and its tributaries served as a lifeline for communities along its banks, remaining a steadfast presence amid the city's ever-changing landscape.

From September 26 to October 5, a 1.8-kilometre stretch of the river will become more than just a waterway - transforming into a gathering place where Malaysians celebrate culture, sustainability and the enduring bond between people and the river, past and present.

At the 2025 Klang River Festival (KRF), returning for its first edition since 2022, creative director Joseph Foo said the annual celebration aims to draw modern urban life back to the river's edge by activating riverside spaces and restoring a sense of commun...