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Thi Kong a-Kia: The Weight of a Letter Date: May 1–11 Time: 11am–8pm Venue: AweGallery, 21 Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya Entry fee: Free AweGallery presents an exhibition on the collecting journey of

86-year-old Muar-born collector Lim Chow Nee, whose archive includes stamps, letters, antiques and old currency. Curated by Ong Jian Yang and Janice Tyan, the exhibition traces e s

postal history from stampless letters and wax-sealed letter sheets to early penny stamps, with highlights including The Penny Black and letters from the period surrounding Malaysia’s independence. Visitors can also experience traditional stamping methods at an interactive corner. How We Built It: Community in the Arts – Kuala Lumpur Edition Date: May 8 Time: 6.30pm Venue: British Council Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Entry fee: Free ArtRabbit presents an English- language forum, launch and talk event in partnership with British

J OY brought her first solo concert tour to Malaysia with 2026 Joy Asia Tour (Joy Splash) in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday. The Red Velvet member performed for more than 1,500 ReVeluvs, opening the show with Hello before continuing with Je T’aime and La Vie En Bleu . Bringing Joy to fans o Red Velvet member performs solo show in Kuala Lumpur Joy performs for more than 1,500 ReVeluvs at Zepp Kuala Lumpur.

She also performed several songs from K-drama soundtracks, including Introduce Me a Good Person , My Lips Like Warm Coffee , Yeowooya and Shiny Boy . Joy, whose real name is Park Soo-young, greeted fans warmly and said she had missed them. “I really missed you all. It is great to gather and meet again like this,” she said. The concert also featured dance performances to Red Velvet hits Red Flavour , Feel My Rhythm and Peek-a-Boo , drawing strong reactions from the crowd. The show took a more personal turn when Joy read letters from fans. One fan shared her work had helped them feel safe while dealing with anxiety. “Your work makes me feel safe and touches my heart,” Joy read, prompting cheers from the audience. Another highlight came during an interactive segment, when Joy performed Ice Cream Cake a cappella with ReVeluvs singing along. She also performed Love Splash , Day by Day , Happy Birthday to You and Scent of Green . The concert included fan interactions, messages and a

C o u n c i l Malaysia, b r i n g i n g together local organisers, placemakers and cultural practitioners to discuss how c r e a t i v e communities l o w e s

Joy closes the night with Scent of Green after a final message to fans.

drawing guessing game, giving Joy the chance to connect with the audience beyond the stage performances. “I am very happy today, thank you so much. Seeing all of you share sweet moments and enjoy Joy Splash makes me feel I made the right decision with this tour,” she said. The encore included Red Velvet favourites Zimzalabim , You Better Know and Hello . Fans at the show said they were satisfied with Joy’s solo performance but hoped to see Red Velvet return as a full group. One fan, Wani, 30, said Joy was her “first love” in Red Velvet . “I fell in love with her voice,” she said, adding that she first discovered Joy through the reality programme We Got Married . Another fan described Joy as a strong performer with an appealing personality. The starlet’s Malaysian concert follows other recent Red Velvet-related shows in the country. Irene and Seulgi brought their Balance world tour to Mega Star Arena last September, while Wendy performed her W: Ealive tour at Zepp Kuala Lumpur in December 2025. Many ReVeluvs are now hoping the members will reunite for a concert after their solo activities and tours.

are built and sustained in Kuala Lumpur. The event features short “show and tell” presentations, with speakers sharing how their initiatives began, the challenges they have faced and the role of grassroots organising, placemaking and digital infrastructure in supporting the local arts ecosystem. Jazz Spectrum with The KLpac Symphonic Band Date: May 9–10 Time: 8.30pm (May 9), 3pm (May 10) Venue: Pentas 1, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park Entry fee: RM48–RM150 The KLpac Symphonic Band

celebrates KLpac’s 21st birthday with its first full jazz-themed c o n c e r t , featuring jazz standards and audience v o t e d pieces. The programme includes works linked to Duke e e s e

Ellington, Glenn Miller, Dave Brubeck, George Gershwin and Frank Sinatra, with live voting adding an interactive element to the concert.

The concert includes fan letters, games and an a cappella singalong.

The Joy Splash tour concert ran for about two hours at Zepp Kuala Lumpur.