The mural trend is undeniably flourishing in Malaysia, to the extent that it has also reached and has spread to Muar. And these do not only beautify the place but have also increased the tourism as there are lots of tourists who have been and are visiting Muar just to set sight on these lovely murals. So, let us take a tour around and be amazed!
1. The first AR mural in Muar
On the alley off Jalan Sisi is the first AR (Augmented Reality) murals which have been included in the Malaysian Record. There are several mural arts that can be seen here such as paddy fields, betta, big-headed shrimps, egrets, and more, reflecting on the ecological and natural environment of Muar.
Location: Jalan Sisi Back Lane
2.The Loving Sisters
The Loving Sisters mural painted in the wall of a four-storey building is a portrait of two inseparable loving sisters, Nur Najwa Alisyah Abdul Rajid and Nur Najiyah Armani. This mural is painted by a Russian muralist Julia Volchkova and is now the largest mural in the country.
Location: 1986, Jalan Arab, Pekan Muar, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia
3. Bangsa Johor Mural
This fresco painted on the wall of the government building depicts the characters of the four ethnic groups: the Uyghur, the Chinese, the Indians, and the Sikhs, which is made by a British painter, Thomas Powell.
Location: Taman Sri Tanjung, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia
4. Ferry Pier Mural
Ferry Pier 3D mural hidden in the two back alleys of Muar reflects the development and changes that happened in the place, which also aims to awaken the memories of the old generation.
Location: Jalan Abdullah, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia
5. The Root of World Furniture
The Roots of World Furniture is a mural that reflects and aims to promote solidarity and development of Muar furniture industry. This fresco is completed by the joined skills and efforts of four painters from abroad.
Location: Jalan Haji Abu, Pekan Muar, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia
6. The Chinese Opera (粤剧精髓 杨门女将 )
A mural made by a Taiwan painter in order to promote the Cantonese opera culture. The mural is also created as a tie up with the 110th anniversary of Hong Kong Canton Association.
Location: Wisma Kwong Siu Koon, Pekan Muar, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia
7. PPT Muar Hotel Mural
A mural on the walls of a value-for-money container hotel in Muar.
8. Muar Cultural Walk-Street Art
With as many as 20 murals hidden in the Muar Cultural Walk, the tiger and Kopitiam scene murals are two of the most captivating wall arts. There are also other murals which reflect the local cultural characteristics of Muar, as well as the harmonious life of the ethnic groups in China.
Location: Muar Cultural Walk – Street Art