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Painting as many walls as possible

A self-taught muralist from Sarawak, Kong Chak Kiong, 31, or popularly known by his nickname Jagung, is another Sarawak pride. Painting since 2015, his medium is spray paint and the styles explore are 3D realistic objects and portraits. Kong said that he enjoys travelling the world and painting as many walls as he can. “Travelling […]

Murals to spruce up old buildings into tourist attraction

SIBU: Murals on the walls of old buildings located at Jalan Ramin here will become tourism attractions in Sibu. This was revealed by Assistant Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Michael Tiang Ming Tee at the launch of the murals yesterday. He said he would apply for funds from the Sarawak Ministry […]

Mural painter Leonard Siaw is attempting a national record at La Promenade

MURAL painter Leonard Siaw is attempting a national record at La Promenade here. Siaw, who is best known for ‘The Last Ring Ladies’ in Padawan and ‘Coolie Keng’ at Kuching Old Bazaar, has begun work on a 15m by 5m artwork — wider than two terraced houses combined and taller than a one-storey building. He […]

Every wall is a canvas for kassmadi

BY HAMDAN ISMAIL KUCHING: For local mural artist Kassmadi Morshidi, any bare wall serves as space for him to express his creativity. He may have had no formal training in art but ever since he took up mural painting two decades ago, his skills have been sought-after by building owners wishing to brighten up their […]