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Asian Youth Jazz
Orchestra
Oct 7, Malaysian
PhilharmonicOrchestra
Thi s concer t , in col -
l abo ra t i on wi t h The
Japan Foundation Kuala
Lumpur, presents a new
jazz orchestra consisting of
upcoming musicians from
all over Asia. It provides
an opportunity for aspiring
musicians to participate in
rehearsal camps in Tokyo
and at concerts throughout
Asia. The Asian Youth Jazz
Orchestra is also a platform
for young musicians to
collaborate with others to
pursue future possibilities of
creating newmusic in Asia.
September Happenings
Malaysian Open Kuala Lumpur
2015 ATP World Tour 250
Sept 26-Oct 4, PutraStadiumBukit Jalil,
Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysian Open Kuala Lumpur
cel-
ebrates its seventh anniversary this year
and tennis fans across the country are
in for excitement and thrills, as three of
the world’s top-ten players confirm their
participation. Once again, the specially
built indoor courts at Putra Stadium, Bukit
Jalil, will be the host venue for the US$
1,041,540 ATP 250 tournament.
DiverseCity: Kuala Lumpur
International Arts Festival
Sept 1 -30, Venues acrossKuala Lumpur
DiverseCity: the Kuala Lumpur Interna-
tional Arts Festival
promises to explode
onto the regional performing arts scene
with an ambitious program curated by the
artistic greats of Malaysia, including Datuk
Ramli Ibrahim (UNESCO Living Treasure
and multi-awarded Odissi artist), Harith
Iskander (Asia’s best stand-up comedian
and the “godfather” of stand-up comedy
in Malaysia), Michael Veerapen (one of
leading Asia’s jazz musicians), as well
as Pusaka which, since 2002 and led by
Eddin Khoo, works intimately with the
most distinguished traditional performers
in the region to revitalize their living
heritage. More information is available on
the website www.diversecity.my.
Malaysia International Gourmet
Festival - MIGF 2015
Oct 1 -31,ThroughoutMalaysia
Since the first event held back in 2001, the
world renowned
Malaysia International
Gourmet Festival
(MIGF), has established
itself as the pinnacle of gastronomic
excellence in the region. Into its 14th
successive year, the Festival never fails
to excite and surprise with both local
and international diners eagerly looking
forward to see what the Festival has in
store.
This year, MIGF will take place from
Oct 1 to 31 2015 with the theme
RED
HOT CHEFS!
For the full Festival month of October,
outstanding chefs from the country’s best
restaurants will offer diners specially cre-
ated Festival Menus available at exclusive
Festival prices together with a host of
generous Festival offers.