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Hype Malaysia
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Latihan Pestapora Malaysia 2025 Review: A Festival Of Chaos, Thirst & Missed Expectations
Brought to life by Hitman Solutions and Boss Creator, Latihan Pestapora Malaysia 2025 made its debut at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, promising regional unity, genre-spanning brilliance, and the beloved Jakarta-born spirit of Pestapora. With over 25 acts, two stages, and a crowd of more than 25,000, it had all the makings of a landmark event. To be fair, the music did its job. Sheila On 7 made a loud, emotional comeback, .Feast brought the chaos, Dolla shone with polished pop power, and Pamungkas delivered smooth, heartfelt vocals. For a short while, the energy was electric. The crowd sang 'Dan' and 'Sephia' like their lives depended on it, swept up in a wave of nostalgia. If a festival was judged only by sound and feelings, this one would've nailed it – but then came the heat, the queues, and the mess, right on cue. A Water Crisis In The Middle Of A Sauna In a country where sweating is practically a birthright, you'd think hydration would top the festival's checklist. But no – only four official water stations were set up for a crowd of over 25,000. They were hopelessly understaffed, and supply clearly couldn't keep up with demand. What followed was a three-hour queue marathon just to maybe score a bottle – unless you were lucky enough to find someone reselling theirs at a markup, like some sort of desert bootlegger. Outside drinks? Strictly banned. Drinks bought from the official F&B vendors upstairs? Also banned from the concert zone. All while giant LED screens kept flashing 'Stay Hydrated' like a bad joke. Some fans reportedly fainted from the heat and dehydration, because apparently, surviving the crowd wasn't challenging enough – you had to fight for basic survival too. A Single Passage & Thousands Of Regrets There was only one passageway connecting the standing zones to the F&B area above, which also, for some reason, housed the second stage, 'Hingar Bingar.' It was supposed to feel intimate. What it actually felt like was a cruel social experiment in crowd control. I didn't even bother trying to go up. Not because I didn't want to – I just enjoy breathing and having personal space. Every glance at that human traffic jam was a hard pass. The crowd was packed, the energy was tense, and getting back down would've taken forever. So yes, a whole stage with acts I was genuinely excited about, and I saw none of it. Not because I skipped it, but because poor planning made it feel like a risk I wasn't willing to take. Premium Tickets, Discounted Experience The venue was divided into four zones – Rockzone (front standing), General Admission (rear standing), and CAT 1 & CAT 2 (seated). In theory, it sounded organised. In reality, Rockzone only had one entrance and exit, which quickly became a loophole. GA ticket holders strolled into the premium zone with little to no resistance, making that price tag feel more like a generous donation than an upgrade. Over in the seated zones, the sound quality dropped off a cliff. Audio was so muffled it felt like listening to your favourite band through a wall. The giant screens could've saved the experience, but instead, chose to show wide drone shots of the crowd while the artists were mid-performance. If you were hoping to catch a clear glimpse of Sheila On 7, you needed to be in Rockzone. Everyone else? They had to settle for blurry screens, muffled sound, and a lot of wishful thinking. Festival Essentials, Missing: Common Sense & Basic Decency Food at the festival was… limited, both in variety and in mercy. With only a handful of vendors serving the entire crowd, choices were scarce – and prices were laughable. Even if you skipped the fancy gourmet stuff, a basic serving of plain white rice with daging masak lemak cost RM25. Pair that with a 550ml bottle of Spritzer for RM5, and suddenly you're wondering if you accidentally wandered into a five-star buffet in the middle of a heatwave. But it wasn't just the fans paying the price. One performer shared that she had to carry a cello on foot for 1.2km to get to the venue – because apparently, a proper artist drop-off point was too much to ask. No loading zone, no access lane, just vibes and cardio. If this was meant to be 'Latihan,' then yes – we were all being trained. Just not for a concert. For survival. A Front Row Seat To Frustration Media access was a mess from the start. We were dumped into CAT 1, where the sound barely made it across and the performers looked like ants on stage. It felt less like covering a concert and more like watching a muted broadcast from the nosebleeds. So, to do my job properly, I ended up buying my own GA ticket – which also meant surrendering the media pass entirely, because re-entry? Not an option. That decision came at the cost of missing two and a half performances, all while navigating the maze between zones. It was a tiring, pointless loop that left me wondering why there was a media section at all if it wasn't even usable. If covering a festival requires a side quest and a second ticket, something's deeply broken. The Only Thing We Trained For Was Disappointment Latihan Pestapora Malaysia had all the right intentions. Bringing a celebrated Indonesian festival to local soil was meant to be a cultural milestone, a celebration of shared music and regional unity. The performances lived up to the hype. The artists delivered. But everything else felt carelessly stitched together, leaving fans to deal with long queues, dehydration, poor planning and a crowd flow system that barely made sense. Whatever magic the music created was constantly interrupted by logistical chaos. I went home that night not tired from dancing or singing along, but from standing in endless lines, searching for water, and trying not to lose my temper. The only real 'Latihan' that took place was on the audience's part – we trained in patience, discomfort and adjusting our expectations with every passing hour. If this was meant to prove Malaysia could host a festival of this scale, it missed the mark. Maybe next time, or maybe just leave it to Jakarta.
The Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Indonesian showcase Latihan Pestapora Malaysia lights up Bukit Jalil with rhythm, unity, and nostalgia
The Bukit Jalil National Stadium roared with thousands of music enthusiasts from across Malaysia and Indonesia at 'Latihan Pestapora Malaysia 2025' — a mega music festival co-organised by renowned event management label, Hitman Solutions and Boss Creator, held this weekend. Conceptualised as a 'latihan' or 'training ground' ahead of Pestapora that is taking place in Jakarta from 5-7th September 2025, this milestone event made history as a collaborative platform bringing together celebrated Malaysian and Indonesian artists. Featuring over 25 live acts across two grand stages, the festival showcased the rich variety of regional music genres that are fast gaining international recognition. The Long-Awaited Return – Sheila On 7 The most anticipated moment during the festival was undoubtedly the long-awaited return of Sheila On 7, performing in Malaysia for the first time in over a decade. The crowd erupted in song and emotion as the legendary band from Yogyakarta delivered a lineup of timeless hits, including "Dan, Melompat Lebih Tinggi, Sephia, Kita, Sahabat Sejati", and more. The thunderous cheers that accompanied the opening chords of their first song were proof of the unwavering loyalty and love Malaysian fans still hold for the band. A Star-Studded Festival-Grade Line-Up Latihan Pestapora Malaysia 2025 brought together an exciting mix of Malaysian and Indonesian acts, cutting across genres like pop, rock, hip-hop, indie, and dangdut — creating one of the most inclusive and diverse music events of the year. Over 25 performances took place across two main stages, the Main Stage and the other called 'Hingar Bingar' featuring: .Feast, Hindia, Nadin Amizah, Barasuara X Efek Rumah Kaca, Bittersweet, Bunkface, Dolla, Pamungkas, Feel Koplo, Kunto Aji, Salammusik, Sheila on 7, Alvn, Aziz Harun, DJ CZA, Dukes, Elva Suyan, Fahimi, Empty Page, Gaston Pong, Ismail Izzani, Julia Duclos, Killa Driz, Lil J, Naki, Sonaone, and Yonnyboii. Organisers' Commitment & Vision According to Rohit Rampal, CEO of Hitman Solutions, the success of this event proves Malaysia is more than capable of hosting large-scale international music festivals: "Bringing Latihan Pestapora to Malaysia is a major milestone. It's not just a production achievement but a cultural success. "We've successfully brought an international festival IP to Malaysia, giving both local and international fans a chance to experience it on home soil." He added that although coordinating the needs of over 25 regional and international artists came with its own set of challenges, they were overcome thanks to close teamwork and strong strategic partnerships. Meanwhile, Kiki Ucup, Festival Director of Pestapora & Co-founder of Boss Creator, described the festival as an important cultural movement: "We've seen how Malaysian fans travel to Jakarta every year for Pestapora. "Now it's time we bring that 'latihan' experience here, so Malaysians can feel the magic too. This is more than a concert — it's about building community and regional solidarity." The Uniqueness Of 'Latihan Pestapora Malaysia 2025' While preserving the original spirit and concept of Jakarta's Pestapora, the Malaysian edition added its own unique touch — a platform for rising and alternative local acts, a curated selection of Malaysian food vendors, interactive activities, and insta-worthy zones designed for audiences of all ages. Latihan Pestapora Malaysia -- Future Annual Festival In Malaysia Given the overwhelming turnout and glowing feedback from fans and media, the organisers have expressed strong intentions to make Latihan Pestapora Malaysia an annual event. "We believe this is just the beginning. With such incredible support, we're excited to scale up and create even more opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration," said Rohit. "Latihan Pestapora Malaysia 2025 was not just a music festival — it was a cultural movement uniting music, spirit, and identity between two brotherly nations. With thousands of passionate fans in attendance, the event proved Malaysia is ready to become a regional hub for world-class music festivals." For further inquiries, please contact +6012-2655783 or email concerts@
New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Yonnyboii all for being hands-on dad
POPULAR rapper Yonnyboii, 27, has revealed the challenges of balancing his burgeoning music career with the responsibilities of fatherhood. The artiste, whose real name is Muhammad Haqeem Nuriman Nor Azrin, admitted that his reluctance to entrust his almost two-year-old baby boy's care to others has led him and his wife to take on the primary role of caregivers. "There are so many concerns these days. As a first-time father, I worry about issues like kidnapping, abuse and negligent babysitters," Yonnyboii said during a recent press conference on the upcoming Latihan Pestapora Malaysia 2025. "Despite our busy schedules, my wife and I strive to care for our child ourselves. If necessary, we rely on my mother-in-law, someone my wife trusts implicitly." Yonnyboii downplayed the difficulties of becoming a father at a young age. "For me, the journey hasn't been too challenging, thanks to the immense support from my mother-in-law and wife. "However, it's undeniably a unique and novel experience, one that can't be taught," he shared. "It's truly enjoyable, and I hope to witness my child grow up healthy and happy." The rapper said he prefers to bring his child along whenever work commitments allow. "I know these are moments I'll cherish and miss in the future. That's why, in these early years, I want to prioritise my children over my career. "Whenever possible, I take him with me. Typically, if I have work engagements, my wife and child will stay at the hotel for a short while. "We find it incredibly difficult to be separated from our children, let alone leave them in someone else's care. We prefer to be hands-on as much as we can," he added. In other news, Yonnyboii hinted at a new song that he will be performing at Latihan Pestapora Malaysia. The unreleased track is a special collaboration with a legendary Malaysian singer, whose identity remains under wraps for now. "I hope to use the stage as a platform to promote this song. It's slated for release around July and is a collaboration that I'm very excited about. "This is my first time working with him, and I'm confident he's the perfect voice to bring this song to life," he said. Yonnyboii is among a line-up of prominent local and Indonesian acts for the concert at Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach on July 26.
