The “Ta-da! Look at My Lines!” Children’s Peace Art Exhibition 2025, organised by SGM, was held from 20 September–12 October at Wisma Kebudayaan SGM. The exhibition featured 150 works by children aged 4 to 15, expressed through paintings, digital prints and three-dimensional creations that conveyed their hopes and reflections on peace.

Officiating the opening ceremony on 21 September, which drew over 500 attendees, UNICEF Representative to Malaysia Robert Gass highlighted the powerful lessons that young people convey through creativity and imagination. He expressed hope that their voices would be heard and that they would have greater opportunities to engage in social issues. 

SGM President Johnny Ng said that the exhibition is not merely about appreciating children’s artistic expression, but also about recognising them as partners in creating peace. From scenes of daily life – safe homes, laughter among friends, the joy of learning – their works reveal that peace often resides in the simplest of moments.

Divided into five thematic sections  – My Happiest Time of the Day, A Place That Makes Me Feel Secure, Little Worries in My Heart, If I Have Magic Power and My Friends and I  – the exhibition encouraged visitors to approach each piece with openness and curiosity, discovering the sincerity and imagination behind each piece.

Participants came from nine organisations and institutions, namely Jane Yap Atelier, the National Autism Society of Malaysia, NATIarts Global, TopArt School of Art, WE and I Art, the SGM Junior Division, Soka International School Malaysia and Tadika Seri Soka. Their diverse backgrounds and creative expressions brought warmth and richness to the exhibition, offering a vivid and hopeful portrayal of peace from the perspectives of the young generation.

A Visit by Refugee Children
On 5 October, Rohingya refugee children visited the exhibition, five of whom were participating artists. This marked their first outing since 2018, making the experience especially significant. 

After viewing the exhibition, they spent time with SGM youth members, sharing the stories behind their artworks, and later sang songs together, fostering warm friendship.