KLPAC plans to reopen with 25% capacity, Minister to hold further talks on live events


A screenshot of KLPAC co-founders Joe Hasham (middle) and Datuk Faridah Merican discussing the fate of live events with Minister of Communications and Multimedia Saifuddin Abdullah during the online discussion "Officially Harith Iskander: The Future Of Live Entertainment - Post CMCO" on May 19.

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) is looking at operating its theatres at 25% capacity when it is allowed to reopen for business.

According to Joe Hasham, KLPAC artistic director and co-founder, the performing arts venue has already prepared standard operating procedures (SOP) for what to do after it is allowed to restart operations.

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