Art activists slam demolition of Puncak Purnama


KUALA LUMPUR: A group of prominent art figures and activists have vowed to protect the remaining artwork and national heritage in light of the abrupt demolition of the iconic Puncak Purnama (Lunar Peaks) sculpture.

Describing the demolition as a “dark episode” in the history of Malaysia’s visual arts, the group submitted a memorandum to Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) in their attempt to preserve the arts and culture industry.

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