King's treasured boyhood 'Raleigh Chopper' bicycle stars at 'Raja Kita' exhibition


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A British-made 'Raleigh Chopper' bicycle bought by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim during his childhood is one of the attractions at the 'Raja Kita' exhibition at the National Museum, starting today. Photo: Bernama

One of the standout attractions at the Raja Kita exhibition, which opened today at the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur, is a British-made "Raleigh Chopper" bicycle that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, bought with his own money during his boyhood.

Museums Department of Malaysia director-general Datuk Kamarul Baharin A. Kasim said the bicycle was part of the King’s personal collection and had been brought from Johor specifically for the exhibition.

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