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Malaysian artist Alan Quah was happy to note that the Malaysian art scene is 'alive and improving, ready to replace old dinosaurs like me!'

The recent Comic Art Festival KL showed that the Malaysian comics scene is thriving and poised for greater growth.

CENTRAL Market in Kuala Lumpur has hosted many art-based events but it certainly hasn’t done very much for the comics world ... not until this month. June 7 and 8 saw the Comic Art Festival KL (CAFKL) held there, celebrating the creativity and diversity of the Malaysian comics and illustration scene and showcasing the works of 70-odd talents.