
Prophet Muhammad cartoonist Lars Vilks dies in car crash
Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, known for his derogatory depiction of Prophet Muhammad, died in a car accident Sunday.
Mon Oct 04 2021

International Cartoon Exhibition 2020 showcases 150 artworks
A total of 400 artworks were submitted by cartoonists from 44 countries via online.
Sun Sep 20 2020

Cartoonist Zunar gets leave to challenge immigration order
The decision was made in chambers by Judge Datuk Mohd Zaki Abdul Wahab in the presence of Zunar's lawyers, N. Surendran and Latheefa Koya.
Fri Apr 14 2017

Lat to publish 'Mat Som 2' this year
Lat, 66, said it took him a long time to complete the graphic novel as he wanted to produce the best after the first one published in 1989.
Thu Mar 16 2017

Cartoonist Lat in stable condition - Mamat Khalid
Popular cartoonist, Datuk Lat is reportedly in stable condition, said his brother Mamat Khalid to Astro AWANI today.
Sat Jan 14 2017

Cartoonist Lat in hospital with heart problem
Cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, popularly known as Lat, has been admitted to the Pantai Hospital here for what is believed to be a heart problem.
Fri Jan 13 2017

Cartoonist Zunar released from remand
Zulkiflee Anwar Ulhaque was detained for investigation under Section 4(1)(c) of Sedition Act following a report made by Nibong Tebal UMNO Youth chief, Mohd Nurhiesam Ismail on Friday.
Sun Nov 27 2016

Controversial cartoonist remanded to assist probe
The remand order was granted by Mohd Harith Mohd Mazlan, Assistant Senior Registrar of the George Town Sessions Court.
Sun Nov 27 2016

Police arrest cartoonist Zunar
The arrest of the cartoonist, whose real name is Zulkiflee SM Anwar Ulhaque, is believed to be in connection with a painting exhibition which he held in Komtar here yesterday.
Sat Nov 26 2016

UMNO Youth lodges police report over Zunar's cartoon exhibition
Penang UMNO Youth today lodged a police report over a solo exhibition by cartoonist Zunar on Friday after it claimed that the artwork were deemed rude and provocative.
Sat Nov 26 2016

Charlie Hebdo to release special issue one year after attack
French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo said it would release nearly a million copies of a special issue to mark a year since terrorists killed a dozen people in its Paris offices.
Thu Dec 31 2015

Home Ministry ordered to return books seized from cartoonist Zunar
The Federal Court maintains the Court of Appeal's decision to lift the ban on two cartoon books '1Funny Malaysia' and 'Perak Darul Kartun'.
Wed Nov 11 2015

Cartoonist need to recognise sensitivities - Najib
Prime Minister said if work ethics are respected and not being compromised, it could avoid many problems.
Tue Oct 13 2015

Ten years on, Danish "Muhammad" cartoonist has no regrets
Kurt Westergaard, 80, has received numerous death threats and lives under police protection since his caricature of a swarthy man with a bomb swaddled in his turban was published in 2005.
Sun Sep 27 2015

Art of drawing expanding, can be a career - Lat
The art of drawing can be made into a career with a bright future for the younger generation if their works are more creative and innovative socially and culturally, said noted cartoonist Datuk Lat.
Mon Jun 15 2015

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025