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Hype Malaysia
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Anticipate A Weekend Of Legendary Performances At Desaru Coast Ombak Festival 2025
Following a breakout debut that drew crowds from the region last year, Ombak Festival returns to Desaru Coast from 12th to 14th September 2025 with an even bigger celebration of global and Southeast Asian creativity, culture, and community. Set against Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship year, the 2025 edition expands its spotlight on regional talent across music, performance, arts, food, and family-friendly experiences with Ombak Kids. Presented by Desaru Coast — the award-winning destination resort and home to five-star resorts all within walking distance of the festival village, grounds, and stages — Ombak Festival celebrates vibrant outdoor living with a distinctly Malaysian flair, natural charm, and a warm, inclusive vibe that resonates with every kind of festival-goer. 'For our second year, building on our intentionally diverse ethos, we are going bolder in vision, broader in scope and bursting with Southeast Asian soul. The play this year is to intrepidly represent the best of ASEAN by uniting global icons with regional talents to stage an unparalleled experience of live music, taste explorations, and artistic expression in one ultimate weekend,' said Karina Ridzuan, Director of Ombak Festival. What sets Ombak Festival apart is the fact that it is truly 'The Ultimate Weekend' for everyone to enjoy, with an array of F&B offerings, a strong arts lineup, and dedicated Ombak Kids programming for the younger folk. Last year's success has led to the return of several crowd favourites to the 2025 edition: the grill stylings of Andrew Walsh and Carbon KL on the culinary side, and kitemaking with Go Fly Kites and 10-foot festival puppets Meera & Fiz under Ombak Kids. On the arts side, Segaris Art Centre is once again collaborating with local schoolchildren to showcase art techniques. Here are all the details for the event: Ombak Festival 2025 At Desaru Coast, Johor Date: 12th – 14th September 2025 12th – 14th September 2025 Venue: Desaru Coast, Johor Desaru Coast, Johor Ticket Price: RM200 – RM300 (1-Day Pass), RM550 (2-Day Pass), RM650 (3-Day Pass) RM200 – RM300 (1-Day Pass), RM550 (2-Day Pass), RM650 (3-Day Pass) Ticket Link: TicketMelon Whether it's vibing with friends, enjoying quality time with family, or flying solo for a weekend of pure joy, you will find your rhythm, your tribe, and your place by the stunning coast. Early bird passes are now available, so don't miss the opportunity to secure tickets to one of the most highly anticipated music events of the year! Watch the event trailer here: Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
The Star
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Desaru Coast's Ombak Festival 2025 to put spotlight on Asean
Malaysia's popular integrated destination resort Desaru Coast in Johor is set to host another major entertainment event this September – Ombak Festival. Following its successful debut last year, Ombak Festival 2025 will again see numerous activities, exhibits, performances and curated dining events being held over a three-day weekend in September. This time around, there will be a spotlight on South-East Asian artistes, performers and vendors, to go with Malaysia's current Asean chairmanship. You can expect to see some Asean-themed family-friendly experiences like traditional games, puppeteering, art workshops and food tastings. 'For our second year, building on our intentionally diverse ethos, we are going bolder in vision, broader in scope and bursting with South-East Asian soul. 'The play this year is to intrepidly represent the best of Asean by uniting global icons with regional talents to stage an unparalleled experience of live music, taste explorations, and artistic expression in one ultimate weekend,' said Karina Ridzuan, director of Ombak Festival, in a press release. Aside from the regional selections, there are also plenty of international features. On the entertainment section, for example, headliners include British artistes Simply Red and Joss Stone, US group George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and Australian electronic duo Flight Facilities. George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic wants to party with you. Asean artistes who will also perform on the main stage include Thai singer Phum Viphurit, Singapore's The Pinholes and Keyana, Cambodia's Vanthan, Indonesia's Tanayu, and of course, Malaysia's own Joe Flizzow, Gerhana Skacinta, LZZY, Golden Mammoth, and SonaOne and Ismail Izzani. So far, there are 29 regional music talents featured at the festival; more will be announced in the months to come. Meanwhile, the curated gourmet experiences includes 'Smoke & Fire' by Malaysia's own grill expert Carbon KL, 'Flavours Of Johor', and 'Tapas & Grill' by Sazon, well-known chef Andrew Walsh's latest venture in Bali, Indonesia. In the arts section, there will be upcycling workshops by Pulau Pulao, a block printing project by Segaris Art Centre and a bazaar curated by the popular lifestyle pop-up initiative, Pasar Seloka. There's also a mahjong 'session' called All Tiled Up, where guests can learn how to play the traditional tile game from experts. Of course, this experience is strictly for educational purposes only. Folks who plan to bring their children to the festival can check out the Ombak Kids schedule, where loads of kid-friendly activities will be held. Some of them include Go Fly Kites, super-sized Mereka Games, Funfair Of Forgotten Futures, and a Legoland Speed Building Challenge. The delightful giant puppets Meera & Fiz will also make their return to the festival. Soul singer Joss Stone's new album is slated for a release sometime this year. She will be performing on the main stage on the final day. 'Ombak Festival 2025 is set to deliver another year of extraordinary experiences in our intimate coastal setting. Driving our ambition is the vision to establish the event as South-East Asia's must-attend festival, setting the stage as we build momentum towards Visit Johor and Visit Malaysia 2026. 'None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of the state authorities and the communities across the greater Desaru region, whose collaboration was instrumental in bringing Ombak Festival to life,' said Karina in the press release. The festival, presented by Desaru Coast, will be held from Sept 12 to 14. Early bird passes are now available from or Ticketmelon ( There are single, two-day and three-day passes, with prices ranging between RM200 and RM650. Children aged 13 and above must have their own tickets. The festival schedule can also be found on the website, as well as a list of rules and regulations, and other helpful tips. Australian DJ duo Flight Facilities will make its long-awaited Malaysian debut at Ombak Festival. Travel notes How to get there: If you're travelling from anywhere in Peninsular Malaysia, you can drive all the way to Desaru Coast; the drive will take a minimum of four hours from the Klang Valley. Otherwise, fly into the Senai International Airport, and then book a taxi or rideshare service to Desaru Coast. If you are travelling from Singapore, make your way to the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and take a 90-minute ferry ride straight to the Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal. Where to stay: There are three 5-star resorts within Desaru Coast (Hard Rock Hotel, The Westin, and Anantara Resort & Villas), and Ombak Festival will be held across these properties. Festivalgoers who choose to stay at any of the resorts may get special discounts and/or privileges, so do check their official websites to find out more. There are also plenty of hotels available within a 1km radius – it may be possible to arrange for shuttle services from your accommodation to the festival venue.
Barnama
25-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Desaru Coast Partners With ONE°15 Marina To Boost Marine Tourism
(Left-right) Executive Director and CEO of SUTL Enterprise Arthur Tay, Director of Business Services, Destination Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd Karina Ridzuan and Chief Operating Officer, Desaru Coast Izrin Hashim at the Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) 2025 recently. KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Desaru Coast has formalised a partnership with ONE°15 Marina, a subsidiary of SUTL Enterprise (SUTL), a leading developer, operator and consultant of integrated marinas. The collaboration aims to enhance Desaru Coast's tourism offerings by optimising key infrastructure assets, including the ferry terminal. Director of Business Services, Destination Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd, parent company of Desaru Ferry Sdn Bhd, owner and operator of Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal, Karina Ridzuan said the partnership reflects the strong bilateral cooperation between Singapore and Johor with the impending Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and demonstrates investor confidence in Desaru Coast. 'As a premier coastal destination in Johor, we are delighted to partner with the esteemed ONE°15 Marina to introduce premium marina facilities and curated sailing experiences at the Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal. 'ONE°15 Marina Desaru Coast Malaysia catalyses the marine and leisure economy by placing our destination on the global yachting map welcoming an international community of yacht owners, club members, and seasoned boaters in search of new and vibrant destinations. 'The collaboration will see ONE°15 Marina Desaru Coast operate wet and dry berths at the Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal and the introduction of a suite of sailing experiences for guests at the destination,' Karina said in a statement. The announcement was made in Singapore at the Desaru Coast booth on the second day of Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) 2025. She added that by enabling seamless maritime access and offering new experiences, Desaru Coast aims to reinforce its position as a vibrant lifestyle destination for both leisure travellers as well as the yachting community in the region. During SYF, Desaru Coast also previewed the Ombak Festival 2025, Desaru Coast's marquee cultural and lifestyle event, which is set to return this September.
