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.