IAMM set to roar with 'More Than A Day As A Tiger' exhibition on Tipu Sultan’s legacy

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia’s 'More Than A Day As A Tiger' exhibition, opening Aug 6, will showcase nearly 100 rare artefacts from its collection spotlighting the legacy of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan of Mysore, India. Photo: The Star/Izzrafiq Alias

This August, the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) in Kuala Lumpur unveils More Than A Day As A Tiger: The Legacy Of Haider Ali And Tipu Sultan Of Mysore — a major exhibition honouring two of 18th-century South Asia’s most formidable figures.

Running from Aug 6 to Jan 15, 2026, at IAMM’s Special Gallery 2, the show features exhibits drawn entirely from IAMM's extensive collection.