Cartoonist Zunar wins RM18,000 in damages over book seizure


Cartoonist Zunar - EPA

KUALA LUMPUR: Political cartoonist Zunar (pic) won RM18,000 in damages for his claim against the Government and four others over the seizure of 66 copies of his book "Cartoon-O-Phobia" and a cartoon artwork in 2010.

Speaking to reporters after the proceedings in chambers on Tuesday, Federal counsel Safiyyah Omar confirmed that High Court deputy registrar K.Pavani recorded the consent judgment between the parties during the assessment of damages.

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