AdminAmerican singer-songwriter Jason Mraz performed to approximately 8,000 fans at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil last Saturday (Oct 31), marking his return to Kuala Lumpur after a seven-year absence.
The concert, part of his Jason Mraz Asia Tour 2026, featured a 20-song setlist spanning his music career, with audiences singing along to familiar hits including “I’m Yours”, “Lucky”, “Make It Mine” and “I Won’t Give Up”.
Presented by Prudential Malaysia and organised by Zues Event, the concert brought together fans for an evening of acoustic performances, popular songs and messages centred on love, gratitude and positivity.
Mraz opened the show with “You and I Both”, immediately drawing a response from the crowd. He also greeted the audience in Malay, saying, “Apa khabar, Malaysia? It’s really good to be back.”
The singer’s return was particularly notable for fans who had waited several years to see him perform live in Malaysia again.
Throughout the concert, Mraz showcased his familiar vocal style and acoustic guitar playing, moving between upbeat tracks and slower ballads. Other songs performed included “93 Million Miles” and “Have It All”.
He also acknowledged the audience’s support throughout the evening, repeatedly expressing his appreciation with “Terima kasih”.
Familiar hits bring fans together
Among the evening’s highlights was “I Won’t Give Up”, which prompted a collective singalong as fans joined in with the performance.
The song’s message of commitment and perseverance resonated with the audience, creating one of the concert’s more memorable moments.
Mraz subsequently performed “No Plans” and “Yours” to close the show, bringing his Kuala Lumpur appearance to an end after an extensive set that drew from different stages of his recording career.
The concert’s programme focused largely on established fan favourites, giving longtime listeners an opportunity to revisit songs that have remained popular over the years.
His performance also maintained an intimate acoustic element despite the large stadium setting, with guitar-led arrangements and audience interaction forming a central part of the evening.
Organisers thank fans and event partners
Jeffery Chin, director of Zues Event Sdn Bhd, expressed appreciation for the audience turnout and the contributions of those involved in staging the concert.
“I am absolutely thrilled to see such an overwhelming turnout and support! My heartfelt thanks go out to our partners, sponsors, artists, the entire production crew behind the scenes, our dedicated team, and every person who made this concert a resounding success. Your support means everything to us. This is just the beginning, stay tuned, as we look forward to bringing you many more exciting shows in the future!” he said.
The Kuala Lumpur concert formed part of Mraz’s wider Asian tour, bringing the singer back to a Malaysian audience after a seven-year gap.
For fans, the evening offered an opportunity to experience his best-known songs live, while the performance reaffirmed the enduring appeal of his acoustic pop catalogue among Malaysian concertgoers.
Amirull Salihing
C. Khor
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