In this episode of Humans of Kuala Lumpur, we take to the streets to ask real people a real question: “Do you live paycheck to paycheck?”
From daily struggles to surprising revelations, watch as Malaysians share their personal stories about managing money, financial challenges, and the reality of life in Kuala Lumpur.
Street Interview: What do you spend your money on?
In this episode of Humans of Kuala Lumpur, we hit the streets to ask everyday people about where their hard-earned money goes. From experiences that enrich their lives to the essentials that keep them going, watch as Malaysians share their personal spending habits and the values behind their choices.
Continue readingInterviewing the cast of the Working Dead
“My name is Mr Chan and I am the boss at Chan & Chan Marketing. I am a boss who is very concerned about my employees, concerned that they work for me well and earn me big bucks. My employees need to work more. What else do you expect from employees? My ambition is to be rich, richer, and the richest.
Continue readingMARRYBROWN REDEFINES SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN WITH MOUTHWATERING ‘AYAM EPIK’
Marrybrown®, Malaysia’s largest homegrown Halal Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), is celebrating the nation’s passion for crispy fried chicken with the launch of Ayam Epik—a bold and flavorful take on the beloved spicy crispy chicken, inspired by the vibrant mamak culture.
Continue readingPOLY – A absurd, surrealist theatrical play about crime, cult, and couple dynamics
Get ready for a surreal and thought-provoking journey as POLY returns to the stage this February! Following its successful Phase 1 launch, tickets for Phase 2 of POLY are now on sale for its highly anticipated run at Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) from 6th to 16th February 2025. This absurdist, surrealist play promises to take audiences on a wild ride through deception, obsession, and turmoil. But the question remains: Will they escape?
Continue readingDPAC and T.H.E Dance Company to Present ‘Invisible Habitudes’ in Malaysia, January 2025
Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) is proud to announce an exciting international collaboration with Singapore’s acclaimed T.H.E Dance Company, bringing their critically lauded production Invisible Habitudes to Malaysia. The performance will take place on 10th and 11th January 2025 at DPAC, offering local audiences a powerful and thought-provoking experience that delves into themes of personal identity, belonging, and diversity in a world marked by social and political change.
Continue readingSingapore Ballet’s Ballet Illuminations 2024 Brings Magic to KLPAC
This December, Kuala Lumpur will be treated to a spellbinding ballet experience as Singapore Ballet, the city-state’s premier professional ballet company, returns for Ballet Illuminations 2024. Taking place from 29 November to 1 December at Pentas 1, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac), this exciting performance will showcase excerpts from two beloved ballet classics: Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.
Continue readingA Dash of Nature: Earth, Sky, and the Life Within with The KLPAC Symphonic Band
This holiday season, music lovers are in for a treat with two unique performances at The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) that offer a perfect blend of nature’s wonders and festive cheer. Kicking off the celebrations will be A Dash of Nature: Earth, Sky, and the Life Within, presented by The klpac Symphonic Band on 16–17 November 2024, followed by A Christmas Playlist with The klpac String Orchestra from 13–15 December 2024.
Continue readingMiss Universe Malaysia 2024 Sandra Lim Unveils ‘Princess Walinong Sari’ National Costume
Sandra Lim, Miss Universe Malaysia 2024, has officially revealed her breathtaking national costume, ‘Princess Walinong Sari,’ inspired by the legendary warrior princess from Pahang folklore. At a recent press conference held at MYEG Tower Auditorium in Petaling Jaya, Sandra presented the elaborate costume that will represent Malaysia at the upcoming 73rd MISS UNIVERSE® competition in Mexico City on 16 November 2024 (17 November Malaysian time).
Continue readingAward-Winning Musical The Working Dead Returns for a Good Cause
The award-winning Malaysian musical The Working Dead is making a much-anticipated return from November 8-10, 2024, at Stage 1, PJPAC, One Utama. First staged in 2019, this dark comedy explores the pressures of modern work culture with a unique twist—Edwin, a hardworking office worker, dies on the job, only to be brought back to life by his boss to finish his tasks. Featuring catchy songs and touching moments, the musical resonates with anyone who has felt the grind of a “dead-end” job.
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