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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Riuh x Asean to bring together 200 brands, 100 F&B vendors from region
SENTUL: The Communications Ministry, through MyCreative Ventures, will host two Riuh events this year, including one marking Malaysia's Asean chairmanship. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the two events would be Riuh x Asean, the largest edition of the festival, running from Oct 17 to 26, and Riuh Merdeka 2025, a 30-hour non-stop celebration on Aug 30 and 31. Fahmi said Riuh x Asean would create cross-border opportunities for the regional creative and business community, while bringing together art, music, and entrepreneurship from Malaysia and other Asean countries. "One of its main components, the Riuh x Asean Marketplace, will run from Oct 22 to 26 in Kuala Lumpur, featuring over 200 retail brands and more than 100 food and beverage vendors from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. "The programme will also showcase over 40 stage performances, 30 interactive workshops, and 20 creative activations, including industry networking sessions for entrepreneurs and creative practitioners from various countries," he told a press conference here today. Fahmi said FrequenSEA, the first Asean music conference, would be held on Oct 21 and 22 in Kuala Lumpur. He said it would bring together over 200 musicians, producers, creators, and industry leaders to discuss the future of Southeast Asia's music industry. Meanwhile, he said Riuh Merdeka 2025 would be staged at the New Millennium Monument car park in Putrajaya on Aug 30 and 31. The non-stop, 30-hour celebration will feature performances by Yuna, Misha Omar, Pop Shuvit, Aliff Satar, The Locos, IamNeeta, and more, alongside fireworks displays and a creative market showcasing local brands and crafts. Fahmi said that for each event, the ministry expected between 20,000 and 30,000 visitors. "For Riuh Merdeka, as it will be held in conjunction with Hari Merdeka celebrations in Putrajaya, and it falls on a Sunday, we anticipate that it is not impossible for the number to exceed that, especially after the National Day parade," he said. He said the Riuh management team had been instructed to ensure a wide variety of Menu Rahmah options would be available for the many families expected to attend.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Riuh Merdeka 2025: 30-hour marketplace, star-studded performances, and exciting new initiatives for Malaysia's creative economy
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Local curators market Riuh will be hosting a 30 hour non-stop marketplace in conjunction with the 68th Merdeka celebration this year. The Riuh Merdeka 2025 which will take place at the carpark area in front of the Millineum Monument (Monumen Alaf Baru) in Putrajaya is set to run for 30 hours straight, starting from August 30 until August 31. Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that the two-day event which is in collaboration with MyCreative Ventures (MCV), is expecting a crowd of over 30,000. He also said the turnout might be higher especially on August 31 as it will coincide with the Merdeka Day parade which is happening in Putrajaya as well. 'Throughout the 30 hours, attendees will be served with a wide array of vendors including fashion, accessories, beauty products as well as food and beverages (F&B). 'There will also be a slew of live performances by local artists such as Yuna, Misha Omar, Pop Shuvit, Alif Satar & The Locos, IAmNeeta and many more,' Fahmi said. There will be over 82 F&B vendors along with a Merdeka firework display. Fahmi added that for Riuh Merdeka 2025, he has instructed the Riuh team to offer more 'Menu Rahmah' at the event. Aside from that, Fahmi, who is set to present his answers on the Malaysia's creative economy in Parliament on August 20 has also hinted at a few new initiatives for the local animation industry. He said that he has instructed both MCV and the Malaysian Film Development Corporation (Finas) to also focus on the animation production aspect, specifically on securing funders for animation projects. Fahmi revealed that the corporate banking sector are beginning to understand the potential of local animation, which can generate income. He urged for more synergy between the corporate banking industry and the local creative players while also pointing out that Finas and MCV are open to facilitating their collaboration. Fahmi also said that Finas is also working hard to establish a network that could help ease the process of bringing local Intellectual Property (IP) to international markets, starting with bringing local IP to Asean countries. He added that local IP such as Upin & Ipin is proof that Malaysian IPs has the capability to penetrate these markets. Previously during the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) press conference, Fahmi said that the government is focusing on strengthening the creative economy to boost Malaysia's competitiveness and produce high-value content for both the local and international markets.
Sinar Daily
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Riuh x Asean 2025 to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia's biggest creative playground
The Communications Ministry, through MyCreative Ventures, will be hosting Riuh x Asean 2025 from Oct 17 to 26, a ten-day festival blending arts, culture, music, food and entrepreneurship on a scale never seen before. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil KUALA LUMPUR – Mark your calendars, as Malaysia is set to host the region's biggest creative celebration this year. The Communications Ministry, through MyCreative Ventures, will be hosting Riuh x Asean 2025 from Oct 17 to 26, a ten-day festival blending arts, culture, music, food and entrepreneurship on a scale never seen before. Announced today by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, it will be the largest Riuh edition ever staged. 'The organisation of Riuh x Asean is part of MyCreative Ventures' ongoing efforts to foster patriotism through exposure to Malaysia's arts, culture and creative community,' Fahmi said in a press conference at Pickle Depot, here, today. The programme aims to boost the presence of Malaysian music and creative practitioners on the international stage, foster collaborations with foreign artists and organisations and open doors to global competitions, tours and festivals. It will also support Malaysian professionals as judges and speakers abroad, while expanding the local creative industry's network and market access. The Communications Ministry, through MyCreative Ventures, will be hosting Riuh x Asean 2025 from Oct 17 to 26, a ten-day festival blending arts, culture, music, food and entrepreneurship on a scale never seen before. The centrepiece, the Riuh x Asean Marketplace, will take place from Oct 22 to 26, here, featuring over 200 retail brands, 100 food and beverage vendors, 40 performances, 30 workshops and 20 exhibitions from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. The marketplace will also feature special cross-border networking sessions for creative entrepreneurs. For music lovers and industry professionals, the FrequenSea Asean Music Conference will debut on Oct 21 and 22. Open to the public and free of charge, it will bring together more than 200 musicians, producers, content creators and industry leaders to discuss the creative and commercial future of Southeast Asian music. Leading up to the main event, a series of pop-up programmes will run across the Klang Valley from Oct 1. These include Ruma Sora (visual arts), Festival Panggung Gelak (comedy), Sea Slam (spoken word poetry), Suara Belacu: Malaysian Identity (arts and heritage), Litt Connect (literature) and Tiba-Tiba Talk: Music (industry sharing sessions). Riuh Merdeka 2025 – 30 hours of non-stop national celebration Before October's festivities, MyCreative Ventures will launch Riuh Merdeka 2025 on Aug 30 and 31 at the Car Park, Millennium Monument, Putrajaya. The 30-hour non-stop festival will celebrate Malaysia's independence with performances by Yuna, Misha Omar, Pop Shuvit, Aliff Satar & The Locos, IamNeeta and more. Visitors can enjoy 82 food vendors, a bustling creative market, art installations, workshops and a midnight fireworks display to usher in Merdeka Day. From shopping for indie brands and feasting on street food to jamming with Asean musicians and discovering hidden art in the city, Riuh x Asean 2025 promises something for everyone and, if Fahmi's vision plays out, it might just put Malaysia at the centre of Southeast Asia's creative map.
