Muhammad Hanif took 10 days to complete Tunku's portrait on kain pelikat. Photos: Muhammad Hanif Aris
Teacher training undergraduate Muhammad Hanif Aris has never met Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj but the teenager certainly knows about Malaysia’s first prime minister and his role in the nation's independence from British rule.
As a tribute to him, the Kedah-born, Miri-based student has completed an oil painting of Tunku on a kain pelikat (sarong worn by men) in conjunction with Malaysia’s 65th Merdeka celebrations on Aug 31.
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A slice of Malaysia's history
Muhammad Hanif took 10 days to complete Tunku's portrait on kain pelikat. Photos: Muhammad Hanif Aris
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A pua kumbu printed cloth that Muhammad Hanif used to paint a portrait.
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By painting the portraits of icons on cloth, Muhammad Hanif hopes that people will remember their contributions to the country.
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