Event videography in Arau, Perlis

Arau is the royal town of Perlis. For many events here, the first question is who gives permission to record, long before the camera plan.

What is special about Arau?

Istana Arau was built in 1905 and was the ruler’s official residence until the move to Kangar in 1945. Today it hosts investitures and formal state banquets. Next to it, Galeri Diraja Arau holds royal seals, agreements and silverware, and public visits need prior approval from the Raja of Perlis’ Office.

During the Malam Kilauan Cahaya, the palace opens its grounds to the public. It has run since 2012, and the 2026 edition, which ended on 25 May, marked the Raja’s 83rd birthday, with gates opening at 9.30 pm. Reports put attendance at about 33,000 over two days. Future dates are set by the palace, so if your event is near the palace around that night, check the date and expect crowds and a night-time programme.

What kinds of events happen in Arau?

Palace-linked and formal occasions, weddings and kenduri, and campus events. UniMAP lists its Kampus Alam (Pauh) address in Pauh Putra, Arau. The town also has a heritage homestay on Jalan Stesen and a Siamese temple, Wat Machimaprasit, so ceremonies of more than one community are held here. Ask each family about the customs they want shown or kept private.

What changes for filming in Arau?

• Protocol and permission. For a palace-linked occasion, ask the organiser or the office in charge where people stand, who may be filmed and whether recording is allowed. We plan around the answer and list open points in the quote.
• Campus events. A university event involves many people. Ask who approves filming, whether students and guests are told, and which rooms are used. Read the universities and higher education guide and the permissions guide.
• Night events. Evening programmes with stage lights need low-light cameras and a plan for sound, so tell us the programme early.
• Drones. Approval comes first: CAAM asks for standard applications at least 14 working days ahead. For a drone request we also plan ground shots. See the drone guide.

What should you settle for an Arau event?

1. Who approves filming, and in what form.
2. Where the crew may stand, and whether a fixed spot is required.
3. Whether speeches have a clean audio feed. See the event audio guide.
4. The run sheet, so we know when the main moments happen.
5. How guests arrive. ETS trains stop at Arau station, so tell us if people arrive by train.

What should you send us?

Send us the venue, date and the films you want, and tell us who approves filming. We then confirm the crew and explain any travel in the quote. An enquiry does not reserve the date.

For a family event, the family and personal milestones guide may help. See the Perlis overview or Kangar for the state capital, or start with the event videography service.