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FRIDAY | JUNE 20, 2025

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Rubiah, Musical Theatre

Date: June 27–29 Time: 8.30pm Venue: MBSA Auditorium, Shah Alam Admission: RM25 (students), RM35 (non-students) Written by Samoza, directed and adapted by associate professor Dr Aminah Rhapor, with artist appearances by Noorkhiriah and Didi Astillah. Organised in collaboration with the Selangor National Arts and Culture Department, Shah Alam City Council and Universiti Teknologi Mara. Rubiah is a pure-hearted girl raised with love and strong religious values. This captivating musical explores the struggles of identity, love and tradition.

Asian Master Series 03: Yoshisuke Funasaka Solo Exhibition: Intipati Date: Until July 31 Time: 9am–4.30pm (Monday–Thursday), 9am–12.15pm / 2.45pm–4.30pm (Friday), 9am–4pm (Saturday) Venue: Museum of Asian Art, University of Malaya Admission: Free The exhibition honours the profound works of Yoshisuke Funasaka, an esteemed woodblock print artist who has trained many international artists, including Malaysian print artist Juhari Said. This is a showcase of 100 works from Yoshisuke’s career.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Experience

Date: Aug 16–17 Time: 3pm and 8pm (Aug 16)/ 3pm (Aug 17) Venue: PJPac, 1 Utama E Admission: RM158 for Tier 1, RM108 for Tier 2 and Priority Seats, Tier 3 for RM68 This event pays tribute to legendary Cantopop maestros Joseph Koo and James Wong. It will feature a live performance by a 55-member Chinese orchestra. The concert will integrate classical poetry narration, LED stage visuals and musical theatre elements to deliver an immersive audiovisual experience.

Date: From June 28 Time: 10am–10pm daily Venue: Acolab, Pavilion Bukit Jalil A prelude to the Demon Slayer film releasing in August, fans of the anime can expect a themed cafe offering dishes inspired by characters and memorable scenes, immersive photo zones with detailed props and a store offering exclusive, officially licensed Demon Slayer merchandise.

Burden of Proof and The Quiet Space

The Music of Frank Sinatra & Judy Garland Venue: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas Date: July 3–6 Time: 8pm (July 3), 3pm and 8pm (July 4–5), 3pm (July 6) Venue: Papan Haus, Petaling Jaya Admission: RM50 (students), RM80 (non students) Burden of Proof is a theatre production about sexual violence in Malaysia, inspired by real-life accounts, while The Quiet Space is a companion installation and contemplative environment designed to centre community voices and invite deeper reflection. It features written stories from survivors of sexual violence, with visual interpretations by artist Justin Khaw. Date: July 12 Time: 8.00pm Price: RM229 – RM499 The MPO, conducted by Richard Balcombe, pays tribute to classic Hollywood icons through timeless hits like Luck Be a Lady and Somewhere Over the Rainbow, with vocals by Graham Bickley and Katie Birtill.

The Music of Frank Sinatra & Judy Garland Venue: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas Date: July 12 Time: 8.00pm Price: RM229 – RM499 The MPO, conducted by Richard Bigo The Four! Battle for Glory Date: June 18–30 (auditions), July 1–31 (weekly competitions), Aug 13 (finals) Venue: Livestreamed on Bigo Live app The livestreaming talent competition will see the country’s most talented vocalists duke it out for cash prizes, trophies and merchandise, with one grand winner walking away with RM5,000 in cash.

Toyota Start Your Impossible Outrun 2025

Heineken Refresh 2025

Date: July 27 Time: 4am Venue: Dataran Wawasan, Putrajaya Admission: RM55 (5km), RM75 (10km), RM95 (21km) This is part of a long standing support for cancer patients, building on a legacy that has raised over RM500,000 for the National Cancer Society Malaysia and the Paralympic Council of Malaysia.

Date: June 21 Venue: Resorts World Awana, Genting Highlands Joining Grammy winning producer Zedd on the decks this year will be Hyo from K-pop group Girls’ Generation, local favourites Blink, Jovynn and AnnJo, along with Beautiful Mistakes.