“A cartoonist should be an agent to unite the people, especially in a country with various races. KUALA TERENGGANU: For years, cartoonist Datuk Mohd Nor Khalid has made Malaysians laugh at themselves with depictions of daily life in his famous comic book Kampung Boy. Referring to Kampung Boy, the artist popularly known as Lat said the book was based on his personal observations, life and experiences in a multi-cultural country. Lat, who received the award in 2014, said the best time for him to focus on his work was after subuh (morning) prayers. “I don’t know how to create political stories because it is not an element that can last in the cartoon world.

Source: The Star July 08, 2016 23:37 UTC