Malaysia on track to host 450 concerts in 2025
The country's government is targeting further overseas stars to position Malaysia as "a competitive and culturally vibrant destination"
News By James Hanley | 19 September 2025
Malaysia is on track to host 450 concerts in 2025, injecting almost RM1.7 billion (€343.5 million) into the national economy.
High-profile concerts of late have included K-pop girl group Babymonster, who played Kuala Lumpur’s Axiata Arena in June, while South Korean rapper performed two sold out nights at the venue the following month.
Cantopop star Jacky Cheung then upped the ante by doubling his initial three-night stand to six at the 16,000-cap arena in August.
The number of live music shows marks…
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