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Who says the performing arts cannot join the fight against Covid-19? The newly-built Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPac), which had its official launch postponed in May because of the pandemic situation, has now been converted into a full-fledged industry vaccination centre (PPVIN) equipped with comprehensive facilities and professional healthcare providers, with the capacity to administer 1,000 vaccines daily. The performing arts venue, located at 1Utama shopping centre in Petaling Jaya, has been closed since May 7 due to the movement control order (MCO). But that didn’t stop this new creative arts hub from playing a role in the national vaccination rollout. ....
The Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPac) will officially open its doors on May 25. Photo: PJPac At a time when the Malaysian performing arts industry is slowly reopening and picking itself up from a series of unprecedented shutdowns, the introduction of a new theatre space is a bold move, signalling the continued support for the arts here. The Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPac), a multi-purpose arts venue situated in the 1Utama shopping centre, will officially open its doors to the public on May 25. PJPac was originally slated for a March opening but it was postponed due to the movement control order being reimplemented in January. ....
Theatre practitioners are unhappy that under the new MKN guidelines, live performances are allowed but must be held without a live audience. Photo: Filepic With Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Penang effectively switching to the conditional movement control order (CMCO) from March 5-18, the National Security Council (MKN) has also updated its guidelines for live performances. Under the new guidelines, all events, shows or live performances in the creative industry are allowed but must be held without a live audience. Understandably, many arts and culture practitioners are unhappy with the guidelines. After all, cinemas are allowed to resume operations starting March 5 with a 50% capacity. ....