IPOH:
Political cartoonist Zunar (SM Zulkiflee Anwar Ujhaque) shared an
interesting session themed “Running Out of Ideas, Zunar?” with
the audience, here.
The
event was the first to start off 2020, organised by Sharpened Word.
He
was a cartoonist, who is known for his satrical was charged for
Sedition Act 1948 - cartoons poking fun on political topics on his
social media accounts.
He
was awarded "Rights to freedom of Expression through satrical
drawings" in USA, in 2016.
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| ZUNAR IN ACTION |
Some
of his popular works include Ros in Kangkong Land, Ketawa Pink Pink,
Sapuman, Wasabi, Tun Empire Strike Back, Hole (1MDB Scandal), Robin
Hood and Bling Bling.
His
latest cartoon book is Kartun Anti Racism.
His
works are well loved by the people, revealed exactly what readers
felt, albeit cheeky.
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| ROS IN KANGKONG LAND |
At
the two-hour event, Zunar gave an enlightening talk on his life,
education, career and what lead him into a full time cartoonist.
He
started drawing at a young age and his first publication was at the
age of 12.
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| KETAWA PINK PINK |
He
never gave up his love of drawing cartoon even during his university
days and later working days at the hospital. He used to contribute to
Majalah Gila Gila and school magazine.
He
dropped out from Pure Mathematics/Science course from the university,
as he lost interest in it, and started working in the hospital while
he draws at night.
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| LATEST - KARTUN ANTI RACISM |
According
to Zunar, there was no easy way out to become a cartoonist – he
has to do research on movies, listing English and Malay words,
getting the information correct and presentation
(dialogue/non-dialogue), it takes 12 hours to complete a cartoon.
He
prefers drawing something he can share in common with the community.
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| WRITER POSING WITH ZUNAR |
Till
date, he has published 20 cartoon books, and his favorite are –
Pink Pink and Ros in Kangkong Land.
The Sharpened Word organisor Pak Peter presented a book to Zunar.
Later,
there was an autograph session and the fans meeting up with Zunar.
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| PAK PETER PRESENTING A BOOK TO ZUNAR |
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