Zunar: “They Can’t Ban My Mind”

Left out of last week's notice that the Malaysian Home Ministry had banned a book and two comics by the cartoonist Zulkifli Anwar Ulhaque were further statements from a government official and, more importantly, reaction from the artist much better known in his country as Zunar. Both shortcomings are rectified in this article. The government official notes that the banning was on the basis of social order concerns, meaning that they might foment political opposition. Zunar lets the reporter know he's heard of the ban but not as of their contact been officially informed by the Ministry. He then pretty much draws the very encouraging and brave line in the sand in terms of his fundamental responsibilities as an artist -- part of which makes up this post's headline -- that should make just about anyone respect his position in this case and, perhaps, fear for his career.
 
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