JitFest 2025 celebrates Jit Murad's creative legacy with year-long activities planned


Jit Murad (1960-2022), one of the country’s foremost playwrights, whose influential theatre works and scripts resonated far beyond the stage, will be celebrated at the inaugural JitFest 2025 at PJPAC from January 17-19. Photo: Filepic/The Star

The enduring legacy of Jit Murad (1960–2022), a cherished figure in Malaysian theatre and performing arts, takes centre stage in JitFest 2025.

Through a series of three thoughtfully curated events, this festival pays tribute to his influence on the arts, celebrating the wit, creativity, and cultural impact of one of the nation’s most iconic storytellers.

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