Sabri Idrus wins this year’s UOB Painting Of The Year in Malaysia

Sabri Idrus with his 'Silent Fortress' (acrylic on canvas, 2020) that won the 2020 UOB Painting Of The Year (Malaysia) award. Photo: UOB

The 2020 UOB Painting Of The Year (Malaysia) award was presented to Sabri Idrus for his artwork titled Silent Fortress today (Nov 20).

For the first time in its 10 years in Malaysia, the competition accepted entries digitally, in light of the restrictions that have been put in place due to the pandemic.