Kuala Lampur, July 28 -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 - "Music connects us all" - that was the spirit at the inaugural Latihan Pestapora Malaysia, where over 25,000 fans packed the Bukit Jalil National Stadium for a full-day music celebration.

The massive turnout came despite the festival coinciding with the Opposition-led "Turun Anwar" protest in the capital, which reportedly drew over 18,000 demonstrators.

Held on July 26, the music festival featured more than 25 acts from Malaysia and Indonesia, including current Indonesian chart-toppers Hindia and Feast., as well as the highly anticipated return of legendary rock band Sheila On 7 (SO7).

Popular Malaysian acts such as Bunkface and SonaOne also left their mark on the historic stage.

While ...