650,000-strong crowd at kite festival exceeds half-million target

Mustaffa Kamal (seated centre) posing for a group photo with participants and organisers of Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival 2025 in Bandar Seri Alam, Pasir Gudang in Johor.

THIS year’s Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival surpassed expectations by drawing an impressive 650,000 visitors over five days – well beyond the 500,000 target.

Pasir Gudang mayor Datuk Mustaffa Kamal Shamsudin was happy with the overwhelming turnout, highlighting the event’s significance to both locals and visitors.