Artists

Lat

There are many talented artists in Malaysia. One of the most popular is  Mohammad Nor Khalid, a cartoonist better known as Lat. His pen name is derived from his childhood nickname bulat (meaning round) due to his plump innocent face. 

Now semi-retired, his cartoons provide an insight into social and political aspects of the country’s culture.

My Favourite Malaysian Artist - Chong Fei Giap

A more recent talent is Chong Fei Giap who creates lovely Malaysian scenes in a manga style reminiscent of Studio Ghibli. 

A good place to look for nice artworks is the Annexe at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur.

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AUTHOR BIO

cartoon of author with an orangutan

David (the one on the left) is the writer behind Malaysia Traveller, sharing firsthand travel advice from over five decades of living and travelling across Asia and the Middle East. Based in Malaysia since 2009 and now in Kuching, he has published 700+ pages, personally visited every place he covers, and uses only his own photos. Readers can learn more on his About Me page. He also shares updates on Facebook and YouTube. He loves uncovering overlooked places even many Malaysians have never visited.