17 February 2026 (Tuesday), Kuala Kangsar
The Star
Behind the imposing row of iron sculptures at the Raja Shahriman Art Gallery in Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar in Perak, lies a three-decade journey shaped by sacrifice, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to elevating Malaysian sculptural art onto the global stage.
For Raja Shahriman Raja Aziddin, 59, the newly opened gallery represents more than a personal milestone. It is conceived as a public space - one that invites visitors to encounter sculpture as a form of visual communication deeply imbued with values, culture and local heritage.
The gallery, which is open to the public free of charge, houses more than 20 of his original works, each with its own narrative and touching on aspects of Malay culture and local heritage.
