Theatre in Malaysia: Still Standing, Still Staging, Need Funding

07-May-25 19:00

Theatre in Malaysia: Still Standing, Still Staging, Need Funding

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The arts have always been at the heart of cultural expression and theatre is an integral part of it – from The Istana Budaya & KLPAC to tiny black boxes above shophouses. However, in Malaysia, theatre spaces face an ongoing battle for survival. Limited funding and lack of governmental support means that many theatre groups and companies struggle to sustain themselves.

Despite all that, theatre has persisted. The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, or KLPAC, is celebrating their 20th birthday. In light of that, we discuss the evolution of and challenges faced by Malaysian theatre spaces, with Ian Chow, Group General Manager, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC).

Image Credit: KLPAC

Produced by: Alia Zefri, Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan

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Categories: education, government, performing arts, culture, visual arts, music, History/Heritage

Tags: malaysian theatre spaces, the arts, cultural expression, theatre groups, theatre funding, klpac, klpac malaysia, theatre, malaysian theatre, funding for the arts, government support,

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