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Statues of 'winged women' removed from Kulim park following residents' complaints

KUALA LUMPUR: Two statues of women with wings were removed from the MBI Desaku Park in Padang Meha, Kulim, Kedah, following complaints made by locals.

The statues were removed following residents' complaints that it was offensive to Muslim sensitivities.

ECK Sdn Bhd manager, Rohana Sharif, which operates the park, said they decided to take prompt action due to their concern on villagers' sensitivities.

"The statues were removed today after we received the order from the district office and the Kulim Municipal Council."

The park, developed by ECK Sdn Bhd, featured over 30 statues and carvings of various sizes including, Spiderman, Snow White characters, Optimus Prime and other Transformers figures.

Rohana said there were five landscape themes set up namely Holland, Disneyland, Bali, Cactus and Japan with the women's statue placed in the Balinese-themed area.

The Bali-themed area will be temporarily closed to tourists while the removal work is in progress.

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