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Front Row

Don’t be afraid of the arts. You too can enjoy it! Don"t believe us? Tune in to Front Row to find out about the best shows and exhibitions that will recharge your brain and restore your spirit, as told by the producers, performers and artists themselves.

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23:03

Tali Tukang Gantung

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2026/01/09

When we talk about the death penalty, it is often discussed in numbers, laws, and policy debates. But behind every sentence is a human life, and a ripple effect that reaches families, lawyers, prison officers, and entire communities. At a time when Malaysia has repealed the mandatory death penalty but continues to retain capital punishment in law, questions about justice, humanity, and accountability remain deeply unresolved. Tali Tukang Gantung is a new theatre project presented by the Malaysian

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Lorong Cermin

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2026/01/08

At its heart, Lorong Cermin is a story about people trying to move forward while carrying the weight of the past. Set in a town recovering from a devastating flood, the musical explores strained family ties, unspoken feelings, and the quiet hope that comes with rebuilding. We discuss how the cast brings these emotions to the stage, the challenges of performing in an original musical, and what this story might stir in audiences, with cast members Elysa Lee and Ong Xiao Wen.Image Credit: klpacSee

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19:51

Body For Nobody

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2025/12/19

What happens when identity slips, and the body moves between showing and hiding? Body For Nobody sits in that quiet, in-between space, using movement, sound, and ritual to invite us to slow down and pay attention. Joining me to talk about this new full-length dance work is its creator, choreographer and dancer Ethel Deidre, developed through the REFLEKT Residency by Goethe-Institut Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:55

Classical For Kids: The Magic Flute with The klpac...

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2025/12/18

Opera doesn’t have to be intimidating, and klpac’s Classical For Kids concerts prove it. With floor seating for children, interactive storytelling, and an orchestra up close, families can enjoy Mozart’s The Magic Flute in a fun, relaxed way. Joining us are YiLing Chaing, the Music Director and Founder of Fiamma Opera Studio, and Lee Hai Lin, the concertmaster, to talk about what children and families can expect from this experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:10

Into Still Life

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2025/12/12

Into Still Life is a performance that invites us to slow our pace and notice the quiet relationships between stillness and movement. It looks at how tension, balance, and presence shape our experience of the world. We hear more from the artists behind it, Aiwei Foo and Kent Lee, from the Shaman Tearoom.Image Credit: Shaman TearoomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:14

TEKKA - Audiovisual Festival

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2025/12/11

Audiovisual art can sound a little mysterious if you’ve never encountered it, but TEKKA wants to change that. The festival is making its first appearance in Kuala Lumpur with performances, workshops, and conversations that invite everyone to explore how sound and visuals can interact. Here to guide us through what TEKKA is trying to spark are its Founder and Creative Director, Wee Jia Foong, and Visual Designer and Artist, Syed Muhammad.Image Credit: klpac/ TEKKASee omnystudio.com/listener for

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22:25

Jalinan x Little River Festival 2025

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2025/12/05

Taman Melawati is about to come alive with a very special community festival, one that brings together arts, environment, youth, and neighbourhood spirit. It’s called the Jalinan x Little River Festival 2025, and it’s the first time two grassroots movements are joining forces: Jalinan, a monthly arts and community programme centred on Jalan Negara Kita; and the Little River Festival, a project rooted in nearly eight years of weekly river restoration work along the Klang River. This year’s theme,

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21:40

Exchange for Peace 2025

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2025/12/04

There’s a big music exchange happening, one that brings together orchestras, choirs, young musicians, dancers, and composers from both Malaysia and Australia. It’s called Exchange for Peace, and it blends world premieres, children’s choirs, and Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man in a celebration of collaboration and hope. Here to share the story behind it, and to give us a peek into what it’s been like building such a large, joyful project, are conductor Kevin Field and co-producer and soprano Nicole

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25:23

Shantanand Festival of Arts 2025

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2025/11/28

The Shantanand Festival of Arts returns this year with a joyful celebration of music, dance, theatre and storytelling, all brought together under one roof by the Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur. Now in its 8th edition, the festival has grown into a beloved cultural highlight, drawing audiences from all walks of life. Joining us are Festival Director Dhanya Thurairajah and Co-Music Arranger Hariraam Tingyuan Lam, who are part of the team bringing this year’s festival to life. They share what’s new,

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19:37

Kapitan – The Musical

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2025/11/27

We often hear Yap Ah Loy’s name in our history books, but a new production presented by Opus Harmonia Association and co-organised by the PJ Philharmonic Orchestra Academy is giving his story fresh life, through theatre and symphonic music. It’s Kapitan – The Musical, and we're joined by the creative team behind it - director and book and lyrics writer Chin San Sooi, and composer and music director Lam Siu Chong - to explore the inspiration, the process, and what audiences can expect.See

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22:27

The Swimming Instructor

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2025/11/21

Back in 2009, The Swimming Instructor had its Malaysian debut under the direction of Christopher Ling, and it left a strong mark on audiences here. Sixteen years later, he’s revisiting the play with a brand new cast and an original soundtrack by composer Marco George. It’s a chance to see how this funny and quietly moving story evolves when placed in the world we live in today, where "no amount of swimming can outrun your feelings." We are joined by both Christopher and Marco to discuss the revival,

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20:45

Entourage - Murder Amongst Friends

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2025/11/20

Every now and then, something remarkable resurfaces, in this case, a ‘lost play’ from the archives of Jit Murad. Entourage – Murder Amongst Friends was written back in 2000 but never staged, until now. As part of JitFest 2025, Dramalab is giving it the spotlight, premiering with an ensemble cast exploring friendship, ambition, secrets, and a murder that changes everything. We speak to cast members Ghafir Akbar and Mia Sara Shauki, who share more about Jit Murad's legacy, and how the team have been

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21:06

The ILHAM Art Show 2025

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2025/11/14

Three years ago, ILHAM Gallery launched a new platform to encourage Malaysian artists to dream big - to experiment, to take risks, to create something entirely new. That platform became The ILHAM Art Show, and this year, it’s back with its second edition, featuring twenty artists and collectives whose works explore everything from memory and identity, to nature and the future. We speak to Rahel Joseph, the Director of ILHAM Gallery, to find out about the works we'll see at the exhibition from both

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Ode To The Life Stream: Final Fantasy VII Chamber...

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2025/11/13

Gamers and music lovers, this one’s for you! Ode to the Lifestream is a chamber concert celebrating the unforgettable soundtrack of Final Fantasy VII, brought to life by a nine-piece ensemble. It’s presented by EnkeEnyo Music and the Zephyr Flute Ensemble, and joining us to share what to expect are Sylvie Wong and Qayyum Bin Zainal, the co-founders of EnkeEnyo Music, who are also the arrangers and organisers of the performance.Image Credit: EnkeEnyo MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Ballet Illuminations 2025

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2025/11/13

It’s always a treat when the Singapore Ballet returns to Kuala Lumpur, and this year’s Ballet Illuminations 2025 is extra special. Presented with klpac, the performances celebrate 60 years of friendship between Malaysia and Singapore, through a programme of classical and contemporary works by the late Singaporean choreographer Choo-San Goh, an excerpt from an original piece made for Singapore Ballet by international choreographer Edmund Stripe, and Act 2 of Cinderella by Janek Schergen, Singapore

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23:49

Siapa Cacat?

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2025/11/07

We often hear the word “cacat” used as a slur, but what if it could mean something else? Siapa Cacat? is a performance by the disabled, about the disabled, for everyone, created and performed by a collective of deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists. Presented by Teater Untuk Semua in collaboration with Five Arts Centre, it reclaims the word “cacat” as a statement of pride and empowerment, and invites audiences to rethink what inclusion really means. Joining us are the show’s co-directors, Ho

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Ravel 150

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2025/11/07

Fairy tales, magic, and a little bit of mischief - that’s what audiences can expect from Ravel 150, a brand-new double-bill production by KL City Opera celebrating the genius of French composer Maurice Ravel. It’s a concert that promises to delight both the young and the young at heart, featuring two of his most beloved piano works and a rarely performed opera about a naughty child who learns kindness through song. Joining us to share more are music director Andre Ng, and pianist Celestine Yoong.See

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21:05

Camaraderie - Hands Percussion Concert 2025

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2025/10/31

HANDS Percussion has long been one of Malaysia’s most dynamic and inventive performing arts groups, known for their powerful drumming, cross-cultural collaborations, and a deep commitment to telling Malaysian stories through rhythm. They return to the stage with Camaraderie, a brand-new production that celebrates connection, memory, and the bonds that hold us together. The show brings back some of HANDS’ signature works, alongside exciting collaborations with the ITA Ensemble, DeafBeat, and

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Unveiling Uniqueness

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2025/10/31

Following the success of last year’s concert, Unveiling Uniqueness returns for its second edition - A Musical Celebration of Diversity. Organised by Musicians for Musicians Malaysia, the event aims to empower and spotlight musicians with disabilities, with proceeds supporting ongoing efforts to build more inclusive platforms in the local music scene. Joining us to share more about the event’s vision and what audiences can expect is Edwin Nathaniel, the organising chairman of Unveiling Uniqueness 2,

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19:18

Tewas: No Light at the End of the Tunnel

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2025/10/24

Behind every headline about school bullying lies a story of pain, silence, and loss, stories that Tewas: No Light at the End of the Tunnel brings powerfully to life on stage. The play is based on real experiences of students and families across Malaysia, exploring how trauma ripples through lives and communities. We speak to the production’s director and writer Hilyati Ramli, and its scenographer and choreographer Izzard Padzil, about how the show is giving voice to the unheard, and using theatre as

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