Local Musical Theatres; Stepping Up

Currently we are seeing the growing up phase of Malay musical theatres at our own stage especially at Istana Budaya.
I am proud to witness these creative people to come up with unique and memorable event that we can be proud of.
Their hard work and and efforts have really done a great impact on our generation especially to our youngsters.
They have attracted our youngsters to a whole new level to appreciate theatre more than just underestimate what our own citizens can do. Recently, I have witnessed the Puteri Gunung Ledang musical phenomenon. Season 3 was really amazing, perhaps better than season 1 I have watched. Even the scores and props have been upgraded to a greater proximity.

Puteri Gunung Ledang Season 3

And surprisingly and really proud i can say, about half of the people who came were from the younger generation aged 17- 30.
And I am very thankful our younger generation has realised our theatre is at the same level as the internationals.

I have heard some people out there have said our musical theatre is just a joke.
I wish to express my regret and upset why they do not realise the importance of art and do not express great gratitude on arts and culture.

Recently, our much dearly and respected individual, Erma Fatima has open up opportunities to our local acts to appear on Sirah Junjungan Season 2 in conjunction of Maulidur Rasul. They have received many rave reviews from the media, public and even people who is active in the industry.

Sirah Junjungan Season 2

In the year 2008, Ahmad Idham has surprised the local industry and the public where he announced there will be an Impak Maksima The Musical at Istana Budaya.
We were surprised again by Ahmad Idham when drift cars will be a part of the musical. We are talking about props here as well. I salute you Ahmad Idham for bringing forward fresh and new stuffs everytime.

Impak Maksima The Musical

This is one of the evidents where our local theatres have stepped up to a whole new level.
Yet, our local citizens still have not realised their great efforts and still criticise.
I would like to say, without siding anyone here, how narrow and shallow we can be.
Why don't we accept new changes to our local industry? When there are no changes, people groans. When there are changes, people groans as well.

Talking here as a musical theatre lover, not trying to say I am good or the know-it-all, but this is just what a 16 year old girl has observed all this while and realised the impact of our double standard.