#SHOWBIZ: Karnival Jom Heboh 2025 at KL Base is a celebration of Ejen Ali

New Straits Times

28-05-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's longest-running outdoor event, Karnival Jom Heboh (KJH), is back for its 2025 edition, perfectly timed for the start of the school holidays.
Malaysians are invited to create cherished memories with their loved ones at KJH, which will kick off at its new venue, KL Base, from May 30 to June 1.
Following a record attendance of over 2.1 million visitors across seven locations last year, KJH returns on an even larger scale, promising fresher content and a more immersive experience.
With over 150 brands participating, KJH remains the ultimate family-friendly destination for weekend entertainment, featuring interactive activities, meet-and-greet sessions, food festivals, and concerts.
A flag-off supercar ceremony was held at Balai Berita yesterday, showcasing an impressive line-up of luxury and high-performance vehicles, alongside the beloved mascots of popular animated teen spies, Ejen Ali and Ejen Alicia.
All these exciting vehicles will be displayed at the carnival, offering visitors a unique opportunity to see their dream cars up close.
KJH will extensively promote Ejen Ali to mark the recent release of his second cinematic adventure, Ejen Ali The Movie 2.
In addition to the Ejen Ali and Ejen Alicia mascots, the movie's voice cast will be at the carnival for meet-and-greet sessions.
Visitors can also participate in various Ejen Ali-themed activities, including a Zumba session with the mascots.
Young fans can explore the Ejen Ali M.A.T.A. Academy section, which offers special board games for youngsters and a colouring competition for fans under 7 and under 12.
The cosplay competition at the Tonton Drama Sangat Studio will challenge participants' creativity in bringing their favourite characters to life through costume acting, with exciting prizes awaiting the winners.
Guests will also have the chance to meet Media Prima personalities and the cast of popular dramas such as Bukan Ipar Sempurna, Nikmat Hanya Sesaat, Polis Peronda, and Aku Bukan Ustazah 2.
These include Shaza Bae, Fazlina Ahmad Daud, Kodi Rasheed, Shah Iskandar, Cahaya Nilam, Fahrin Ahmad, Fedtri Yahya, Naz Rahman, Dayah Bakar, and Fakhrul Radhi.
Guests will also be treated to two nights of concerts, hosted by Ayu from HotFM and Haiza and Muaz Mohamed from Kool 101.
The first night will feature performances by Shiha Zikir, Bunga Isme, Puteri Khareeza, Ameerais, Aisha Retno, Khai Bahar, and A.X.P. The second night will be heated up with performances from Sofia Liana, Marygrace, K.O.I., Ayu Damit, Ara Johari, and Ella.
Interactive booths, including Studio Tonton Drama Sangat, Studio Jom Heboh, NSTP Group, REV Group, and Love Food Fest, will showcase several attractions.
Don't miss the NSTP Car Sim Experience, where visitors can test their driving skills.
The Jam Lokal section offers the public a chance to showcase their hidden talents, while the E-Sport Championship section provides an opportunity for e-sports fans to participate in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang knockout matches.
Throughout the carnival, free motorcycle servicing will be available, limited to 100 motorcycles per day, in cooperation with the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre.
Professionals from the dental health sector will conduct free dental check-ups.
For the little ones, Soopa Doopa, a children's play zone with safe inflatable structures, promises unlimited fun.