A scene from the Ronggeng Melayu dance performance at Pentas Seni Merdeka’s debut showcase in KL on July 16. Photo: Handout How do you boost Kuala Lumpur’s arts and culture appeal?

State unity, heritage and culture committee chairman K. Raven Kumar said the Pentas Seni Johor stage served as a platform for youths and artistes to showcase as well as promote arts and culture.