Arts & Performance is getting more visibility and popular especially in urban Malaysia. Internationally renowned acts have come to Malaysia to entertain local die-hard fans and these include pop and rock acts as well as classical recital. Plays and musicals, both local and foreign, are being sought after at a rate never seen before.
World class stages such as Istana Budaya and Dewan Filharmonik Petronas have spur on the interest into arts and performance in Malaysia. A full-house stage production of a Puteri Gunung Ledang – The Musical is one fine example.
Where to go
Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur
Certainly a world-class theatre with an individual character, the elegant Istana Budaya has been proclaimed as one of Malaysia's celebrated landmarks.
Petronas Philharmonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur
Petronas Philharmonic Hall is Malaysia's first world-class classical concert hall and is the home for the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO).
Sarawak Cultural Village, Sarawak
Aptly named, a “living museum”, it depicts the heritage of the major racial groups in Sarawak and conveniently portrays the respective lifestyle amidst 14 acres of tropical greenery.
