Istana Budaya in KL to close for two years for repairs, starting Jan 15

Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur will be closed for two years, starting Jan 15, to facilitate maintenance and upgrading work. Photo: The Star/Azman Ghani

Istana Budaya, a national arts and culture institution in Kuala Lumpur, will be closed for two years, starting Jan 15.

Zubaidah Mukhtar, Istana Budaya director-general, said the closure of the venue - which houses an international-level theatre space - is to facilitate enhancements and maintenance works, especially repairs on the building’s roof.