Best of Comedy Malaysia – Featuring Harith Iskander
For one night only, some of the biggest stars of the emerging South East Asian comedy scene are live on stage. Please welcome the newest and most exciting addition to the global comedy scene – Malaysia! Don’t miss the godfather of Malaysian comedy, Harith Iskander, sitcom star turned killer observational stand-up Douglas Lim and bright new talent Kuah Jenhan, plus special guests.
When? Past Event
How much? Past Event
Where? Melbourne Town Hall 
MALAYSIANS are not internationally famous for their stand-up comedians. As we waited it became clear that 99% of the audience (who were mainly Malaysian) were getting seriously excited about seeing their local legends performing in Australia.
From the very first act, it was clear why. All had a unique style of observational comedy that made everyday occurrences seem silly-funny, yet still a world away from the terrible ‘what’s up with that?’ jokes we tend to associate with general comedic style. Material drew upon culturally specific experiences next to cracks about women as multi-tasking superheros and a memorable Justin Bieber pork based parody.
Headliner Harith Iskander AKA ‘the godfather of Malaysian standup’ delivered on that rep. Not many comedians have the ability to go between crazy slapstick gags and witty banter with no break but Iskander pulled it off. I left the Town Hall a bit excited about the culturally diverse future of international stand-up comedy.
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