Rahman B, Malaysia's beloved Bangsawan theatre giant, dies aged 86


With more than seven decades of performing arts experience, Rahman B is regarded as Bangsawan theatre's most revered and influential practitioner in Malaysia. Photo: The Star/Filepic

Legendary Bangsawan theatre giant Abdul Rahman Abu Bakar, or better known as Rahman B, who had a long and distinguished career in the local performing arts scene, died earlier today. He was 86.

The news of his death was confirmed by Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka.

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