Malaysian cartoonist Azmi Hussin passes away at age 40


Azmi Hussin, the celebrated Malaysian cartoonist whose work captured the heart and humour of Penang life, passed away in George Town on March 5. He was 40. Photo: Clarity Publishing

Celebrated Penang cartoonist Mohd Azmi Mohd Hussin, or better known as Azmi Hussin (ME), died of a heart attack this evening (March 5) in George Town. He was 40.

The artist of the Tanjong Life! comic series and holder of numerous Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) was on his way back from a Ramadan bazaar in Paya Terubong with his family when he began experiencing chest pains.

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