Desaru Coast's Ombak Festival 2025 to put spotlight on Asean


Simply Red, with lead singer Mick Hucknall, will be performing at Ombak Festival as part of its 40th anniversary tour. — Photos: Desaru Coast

Malaysia's popular integrated destination resort Desaru Coast in Johor is set to host another major entertainment event this September – Ombak Festival. 

Following its successful debut last year, Ombak Festival 2025 will again see numerous activities, exhibits, performances and curated dining events being held over a three-day weekend in September. This time around, there will be a spotlight on South-East Asian artistes, performers and vendors, to go with Malaysia’s current Asean chairmanship. 

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