{
  "id": 18301947,
  "title": "The Weeknd vows never to skip Malaysia again, says he ‘saved the best for last’ in KL",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/the-weeknd-vows-never-to-skip-malaysia-again-says-he-saved-the-best",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:29:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/11/05/the-weeknd-vows-never-to-skip-malaysia-again-says-he-saved-the-best-for-last-in-kl/242112"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kuala Lumpur, Canadian R&B star The Weeknd put on an unforgettable show at the TM National Stadium on the final night of his After Hours Til Dawn (AHTD) Tour. The elaborate performance, which drew over 65,000 fans, was a grand finale to an already record-breaking tour.\n\nThe spectacle featured a towering 40-foot chrome-and-gold robot sculpture, immersive laser displays, dazzling visuals, cloaked dancers, and pyrotechnics. Abel Tesfaye, The Weeknd's real name, kicked off the show around 9pm with an electrifying rendition of \"Baptized in Fear.\" Emerging on stage in his iconic chrome mask, he later removed it to deliver a heartfelt message to fans about the significance of the occasion.\n\n\"Congratulations, this is a historic night that we’re celebrating right now,\" he said. \"It is the last city of this entire tour. It is my first time in Malaysia. You guys are so beautiful.\"\n\nThe night continued with fan favorites like \"Blinding Lights,\" \"Die For You,\" \"Save Your Tears,\" and \"Starboy.\" Abel also personalized his performance by incorporating \"KL\" into the lyrics of hits like \"Faith\" and \"São Paulo.\"\n\nA standout moment came during \"Faith,\" when The Weeknd replaced the gloomy line \"I’m losing my religion every day\" with an unexpected shoutout: \"I found my religion in Malaysia today.\"\n\nHe also indicated that Kuala Lumpur had become his favorite leg of the tour, praising the inspiration he garnered from his recent trip to Hong Kong. He revealed that he had written a song inspired by his visit to the city, which was dedicated to the broader region, as he described Asia as a source of inspiration.\n\nThe night concluded with fireworks, giant balloons raining down on the audience, and pyrotechnics, with Abel closing the show at around 11pm. He expressed his love for the fans, thanking the production team before the final performance of the AHTD Tour, which is scheduled for tonight.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Canadian R&B superstar The Weeknd kicked off his Kuala Lumpur stop with a spectacular first-...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}