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Famous Penang wall art vandalised with yellow paint

GEORGE TOWN: Two street artworks within the heritage enclave at Lebuh Armenian, here, have been vandalised with yellow paint splashed over the wall today.

The iconic “Little Children on a Bicycle” mural was splashed with the paint. Another piece of wall metal artwork depicting a rickshaw was also vandalised.

Meanwhile, a car parked at one narrow lane and a metal roller shuttler were also not spared from the vandalism.

The incident has sparked a public outcry and included heritage conservationists, street artists and residents nearby.

Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng said the vandalism had also happened at many spots in Lebuh Armenian.

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