Will the artists repaint the defaced murals?

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The artists are willing to repaint the defaced murals at the same location.

The artists who created the murals depicting national leaders in Taman Cahaya Alam, Section U12, Shah Alam, have expressed their willingness to repaint the artworks despite the recent vandalism. They stated that the incident has not deterred them from continuing their artistic endeavours in the area.
Artists Remain Undeterred by Vandalism

Muhamad Firdaus Nordin, one of the three artists involved, conveyed that while they were saddened by the defacement, the experience has brought them an unexpected sense of accomplishment. He, along with fellow artists Muhammad Suhaimi Ali and Abdul Hadi Ramli, indicated that they would not hesitate to paint at the same location again.
Investigation into Defacement Underway

The police are actively investigating the vandalism of the murals, which featured portraits of prominent figures including the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister, and the Health Director-General. Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin confirmed that multiple angles are being examined, and the results of the investigation will be announced promptly.
Murals Gained Significant Attention

The defaced murals, which had gained widespread attention and were shared widely online, portrayed several key national leaders. These included Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad, and PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang. The artworks were found to have been spray-painted with red paint.

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