Siti Nurhaliza concert draws 63,000 despite rain in Bukit Jalil
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim congratulated the singer and production team, saying spectators stayed until the performance ended.
Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin’s Konsert Tradisional Gema Bumantara attracted 63,000 people to Bukit Jalil’s TM National Stadium despite wet weather, Bernama reported. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was among those who attended the show, organised by SN Legacy.
In an October 18 Facebook post, Anwar congratulated the singer and the production team. He praised her performance and its celebration of Nusantara’s artistic heritage, and said the audience remained until the show ended even though it rained. He also commended her fans for their support.
Anwar said he believed arts and culture mattered deeply to the public and expressed a wish for younger generations to preserve and value the country’s heritage. He added that Malaysia would continue pursuing national progress while protecting its cultural roots and identity. His message linked his congratulations for the concert with a broader commitment to safeguarding the country’s heritage.
