Malaysia’s top political cartoonist Zunar (real name Zulkiflee Anwar Ulhaque) and his team are launching a fortnightly political humour magazine, Gedung Katun (Cartoon Warehouse), filled with Malaysian parody and satire.
The ‘alternative cartoon magazine’ will probably have to compete head-on with the popular Gila-Gila publication in the comic magazine market – with one main difference: Gedung Katun’s caricatures will focus on political topics and raise awareness of current issues.
Chief editor Zunar spearheads a team comprising chief cartoonist Jonos (Nur Azlin Ngah), editor and illustrator Ronasina (Affendi), and cartoonists Enot and Haili.
Other cartoonist talents such as Roy, Cabai, Madsein, Kidol, Haili, Kawe, Oly, Deng, Ubilepih, Nur, Dikuk, and Fahmi have been roped in as contributors.
The 68-page magazine aims to provide alternative news with a touch of humour and satire. It will also provide a platform for cartoonists with a more critical perpective to develop their talents.
To read more …
http://anilnetto.com/malaysian-politics/zunars-political-cartoon-magazine-takes-on-gila-gila/
[Anil Netto is a freelance journalist who mostly writes for Aliran Monthly, Inter Press Service, Asia Times, The Herald – and runs a popular socio-political blog.]