Publications
Zunar
Publications
LIST OF PUBLISHED BOOKS
Throughout his involvement in the world of political satire, Zunar has produced a very extensive portfolio of work, encompassing
Ketawa Pink-Pink
Mar 2018
Publisher: Zunar Cartoonist / Cin Cin Enterprise
Length: 128 pages
Price: RM30
Status: Target of immediate political intimidation and venue crackdowns, prompting independent, direct-to-public distribution Under threat, Zunar to abort 'ketawa pink pink' exhibition in Penang.
Ketawa Pink-Pink (Laughing in Pink) is a bilingual political satire comic book published in both Bahasa Melayu and English Zunar: It was illustrated by Zunar and released just two months before Malaysia's historic 14th General Election (GE14) Zunar:. The word "Pink" is a direct satirical jab at the favorite color palette and extravagant tastes of Rosmah Mansor, the wife of then-Prime Minister Najib Razak. Zunar explicitly stated that the book's core mission was to fight political oppression through humor, encouraging citizens to use laughter to strip power from the corrupt ruling regime Zunar. The book faced severe pre-emptive pushback from pro-government groups Under threat, Zunar to abort 'ketawa pink pink' exhibition in Penang. During a planned promotional art exhibition on Beach Street in George Town, Penang, hostile political mobs issued aggressive, veiled physical threats. After veiled threat, Zunar calls off cartoon exhibition in Penang.
Sapuman: Man of Steal
Sep 2015
Publisher: Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 126 pages
Price: RM26
Status: Banned in October 2017 under the Printing Presses and Publications Act. The ban was officially lifted by the Ministry of Home Affairs on August 2, 2018.
SAPUMAN: MAN OF STEAL is a collection of over 150 political drawings. The title is a clever linguistic play on the Malay word sapu (meaning to grab, wipe out, or snatch) and the iconic superhero Superman. The book strongly focuses on the multi-billion dollar 1MDB state fund scandal, poking fun at the massive donations funneled into then-Prime Minister Najib Razak's accounts while satirizing his wife, Rosmah Mansor. Zunar cheekily noted that the launch price of RM26 was a deliberate nod to the infamous RM2.6 billion political funding controversy. At the time of publication, no local printer dared to print his work; Zunar had to print the book secretly and omit the printer's name from the front pages. Two years after its release, on October 3, 2017, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a nationwide ban, which Zunar immediately challenged in the High Court. Following a change in the federal government, the ministry officially reversed its decision on August 2, 2018, completely lifting the ban. The book's concept gained significant international prominence; following Najib Razak’s electoral defeat on May 10, 2018, the editor of The New York Times contacted Zunar to request permission to use his phrase "Man of Steal" as a major newspaper headline.
WASABI (Wa Sapu Billion)
May 2016
Publisher: Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 126 pages
Price: RM26
This collection compiles more than 150 drawings satirizing the multi-billion dollar 1MDB state fund controversy. Similar to his previous book Sapuman, Zunar deliberately set the launch retail price at RM26 as a symbolic protest against the RM2.6 billion political "donation" discovered inside Prime Minister Najib Razak's private bank accounts. The release of WASABI faced extreme government pushback and street-level suppression later that year. In November 2016, during Zunar's art exhibition in Penang meant to showcase drawings from the book, a hostile pro-government mob aggressively raided the venue and disrupted the event. The following day, police arrested Zunar under the Sedition Act 1948. Due to his police detention, the official regional promotional launch of the book scheduled for the George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) had to be replaced by a silent protest organized by fellow authors and human rights advocates.
Ros in Kangkong Land
Feb 2015
Publisher: Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 128 pages
Price: RM25
Status: Investigated under the Sedition Act and the Printing Presses and Publications Act. Known as Zunar's "hottest" book, it was targeted with heavy police raids, instant book confiscations, and multiple launch disruptions.
Zunar created this book immediately upon his release after spending three days in a police lockup. The title explicitly parodies Rosmah Mansor (the wife of then-Prime Minister Najib Razak) and lampoons her notoriously extravagant lifestyle, alongside sharp critiques of national corruption scandals. The publication heavily angered the authorities. On February 28, more than 20 police officers raided the physical launching event in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, forcing Zunar to cancel the program under immediate threats of arrest and further inventory seizure. Prior to this, his earlier attempts to launch the book were also blocked by police with threats of arrest. Furthermore, police intercepted and confiscated copies of the book directly from the printing company's van as it was transporting them to the launch venue.
Twit-Twit, Cincin
May 2017
Publisher: Cin Cin Enterprise / Zunar
Length: 186 pages
Price: RM30
Status: Targeted for seizure by the government, prompting the author to use an alternative, creative distribution method to evade instant police confiscation.
The title directly parodies two major elements of political corruption and overreach in Malaysia at the time. The phrase "Twit-Twit" mocks the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), whom Zunar dubbed the "National Twitter Chief" (Ketua Twitter Negara) due to his habit of ordering police investigations via tweets. Meanwhile, "Cin Cin" (meaning rings in Malay) is a direct satirical reference to the multi-million dollar luxury diamond rings famously associated with Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Prime Minister Najib Razak. The book compiles sharp illustrations targeting the suppression of free expression and the questionable use of power by enforcement authorities.
Karya-karya Terbaik Zunar
Dec 2025
Publisher: Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 160 pages / 250 cartoons
Price: RM50 (Bilingual Edition)
KARYA-KARYA TERBAIK ZUNAR (The Best Works of Zunar), also known by its descriptive subtitle Cartoons Full of Vision & Controversy, is a massive bilingual political satire archive presented in both Bahasa Melayu and English. Unlike his chronological autobiography Melukis Dengan Hati, this masterpiece is a direct, hard-hitting compilation specifically curated to group together 250 of his most historically significant and iconic cartoons. The curated timeline traces his entire career path as a frontline political cartoonist, beginning immediately from the sparks of the 1998 Reformasi civil movement up to his 21st-century pieces. The volume serves as a comprehensive visual record of modern Malaysian socio-political friction. It houses his sharpest parodies dealing with structural government corruption, election manipulation, judicial bias, human rights violations, and the systemic stifling of free speech. By bringing his scattered, once-banned illustrations safely under a single collection, the book acts as a permanent historical testament proving that cartoons can function as a serious, principled weapon to defend democracy and amplify the voice of the people.
Melukis Dengan Hati
Jul 2025
Publisher: University Book Store Malaysia
Length: 230 pages (Full-color hardcover)
Price: RM200
Subtitled Biografi Perjalanan Seni 50 tahun Kartunis Zunar (Drawing with Heart), this book is a comprehensive artistic autobiography and career memoir written by Zunar to commemorate his 50-year journey in the field of cartooning. The book was created based on his core philosophy: "A drawing drawn with the hand reaches the eyes, but a drawing drawn with the heart reaches the heart." The text provides an exhaustive chronological look back at his life, beginning from 1976 when his very first drawing was published in Bambino magazine, all the way to the present day.The memoir is structurally divided into four pivotal eras of his career: his formative school years, the Gila-Gila and Berita Harian era, the explosion of the Reformasi movement alongside Malaysiakini, and finally, his high-stakes fight during the 1MDB scandal. In stark contrast to his past book launches—which were routinely shut down or raided by the police—this hardcover volume was officially launched on July 22, 2025, at the Pustaka Raja Tun Uda library in Shah Alam. Strikingly, the event was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In his launch speech, the Prime Minister praised Zunar’s steadfast conviction, acknowledging that while his drawings were sharp and uncompromising, they offered vital, risk-defying insights during Malaysia's dark eras of restricted artistic expression. The book stands as permanent documentation of the severe challenges he faced, including his multiple arrests, legal trials, book bans, and international travel blocks. In this book, Zunar also explains the philosophy behind his cartooning process, including his famous mantras: "How Can I be Neutral, Even My Pen Has a Stand" and "Talent is Not A Gift, Talent is a Responsibility.
Fight Through Cartoons
May 2019
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Length: 256 pages
Price: RM50 / SGD25
Fully subtitled Fight Through Cartoons: My Story of Harassment, Intimidation & Jail, this book represents a massive milestone and structural departure in Zunar's literary timeline. Unlike his previous releases, this work is not a traditional compilation of satirical sketches. Instead, it serves as his official biographical memoir and a look behind his creative method, detailing his intense, decade-long struggle against state oppression between 2009 and 2018. The 256-page volume chronicles his repeated police arrests, high-stakes court battles, international travel restrictions, and the recurring office raids orchestrated by the Najib Razak administration.
Membangun Masyarakat Madani Versi Kartun
May 2026
Publisher: Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 100 pages
Price: RM20
MEMBANGUN MASYARAKAT MADANI VERSI KARTUN (Building a Madani Society: Cartoon Version) is a satirical take on the Malaysian government's core policy framework. It translates complex socio-economic ideals into accessible, humor-driven visual commentary for the general public.
Politik Caca Marba: Kartun2 Era PN
Nov 2020
Publisher: Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 170 cartoon illustrations
Price: RM30
The Malay phrase caca marba translates directly to "chaotic," "messy," or "haphazard." Zunar created this collection to satirize the massive administrative and political disorientation gripping Malaysia following the collapse of the previous government. The book serves as sharp political commentary on the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration under Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. It heavily lampoons high-profile political scandals, the "betrayal of the people's mandate," and what Zunar described as clueless leadership during a national crisis. Specific targets of the satire include pandemic-era blunders such as the Doraemon voice controversy, the "warm water cure" claim (air suam), double-standard law enforcement favoring ministers over everyday citizens, and the administration's controversial attempt to declare a national state of emergency (darurat). Zunar released the book directly through his web store, framing it as a form of "humor therapy" to ease public anxiety caused by the simultaneous pressures of health lockdowns and political instability.
Hello Mr. Peng Khia Nutt (E-Book)
Jun 2020
Publisher: Zunar Cartoonist (Digital E-Book)
Length: 91 cartoon illustrations
Price: RM10 (Minimum base price / Donation model)
Status: Universally accessible as a digital publication, designed to bypass physical printing bans and traditional retail censorship.
HELLO MR. PENG KHIA NUTT marks a milestone in Zunar's career as his first digital-only e-book release. The title is a phonetic pun on the Malay word pengkhianat (traitor), mocking the political figures behind the 2020 "Sheraton Move" political crisis. The book contains 91 illustrations criticizing the political, administrative, and economic climate following the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan government. It specifically satirizes "political clownism" and the blunders made by new ministers during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the infamous "warm water" and "500 countries" comments.
Kartun Anti-Racism
Nov 2019
Publisher: Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 48 pagesPrice: RM30 (Bilingual Edition)
Released during the post-election Malaysia Baharu (New Malaysia) era, this book compiles 48 distinct illustrations aimed at fighting racial discrimination, advocating for national harmony, and pushing for education system reforms. Zunar described this publication as an essential part of his personal "nation-rebuilding" mission.
The Conspiracy to Imprison Anwar
May 2014
Publisher: Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 52 pages
Price: RM25
Status: Banned! Investigated and targeted under three laws: the Sedition Act, the Printing Presses and Publications Act, and the Penal Code. This led to multiple police raids on Zunar's office, where several hundred copies were confiscated. Zunar himself, along with his webmaster and staff, was interrogated under these three acts.
This publication is the official English edition of the book Komplot Penjarakan Anwar – Najib Jatuh Hukum, Hakim Ikut Skrip. It contains 50 political cartoons illustrated by Zunar to criticize the federal government's highly controversial judicial proceedings against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. Following its release, Malaysian authorities launched an aggressive crackdown against the publication. In November 2014, police raided Zunar's office, confiscated hundreds of copies, and detained his assistants. Zunar himself was taken to the Dang Wangi police station for extensive questioning under the Sedition Act 1948 and the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984.
Komplot Penjarakan Anwar
May 2014
Publisher: Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 52 pages
Price: RM25
Status: Banned! Investigated and targeted under three laws: the Sedition Act, the Printing Presses and Publications Act, and the Penal Code. This led to multiple police raids on Zunar's office, where several hundred copies were confiscated. Zunar himself, along with his webmaster and staff, was interrogated under these three acts.
KOMPLOT PENJARAKAN ANWAR – NAJIB JATUH HUKUM, HAKIM IKUT SKRIP (The Plot to Jail Anwar – Najib Hands Down the Verdict, the Judge Follows the Script) is an exposé comic book containing 50 political cartoons. It was illustrated by Zunar to criticize the federal government's controversial judicial proceedings against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. Following its release, Malaysian authorities launched an aggressive crackdown against the publication. In November 2014, police raided Zunar's office, confiscated hundreds of copies, and detained his assistants. Zunar himself was taken to the Dang Wangi police station for extensive questioning under the Sedition Act 1948 and the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984.
Pirates of the Carry-BN
Nov 2013
Publisher: Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 120 pages
Price: RM30
Status: Banned nationwide under the Sedition Act and the Printing Presses and Publications Act, leading to police raids and inventory confiscations.
PIRATES OF THE CARRY-BN is a highly controversial political cartoon compilation by Zunar that serves as a satirical play on the blockbuster film franchise Pirates of the Caribbean. The title mocks Malaysia's then-ruling political coalition, Barisan Nasional (BN), using sharp humor to critique the 13th Malaysian General Election (PRU-13) and widespread national corruption scandals. Due to its provocative messaging, the book became a primary target during subsequent aggressive state crackdowns, with police raiding Zunar's office to seize physical stockpiles. Despite being heavily suppressed at home, the book achieved significant global acclaim. In October 2014, it was officially accepted into the physical collection of the United States Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Ini KartunLah
Apr 2013
Publisher: Kinibooks / Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 104 pages
Price: RM25
This book was intentionally launched in April 2013 as a strategic counter-narrative weapon leading up to Malaysia's highly tense 13th General Election (GE13). The title itself is a defiant defense of free speech, mockingly reminding authorities that despite the heavy political gravity of the corruption issues being exposed, the content is fundamentally "just a cartoon." The compilation targets the administration of Prime Minister Najib Razak and the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, lampooning the misuse of federal funds, election manipulation tactics, and systemic institutional bias.
Hikayat Lembu-lembu Kondo
Jan 2013
Publisher: Segmen Fleksibel Sdn Bhd
Length: 36 pages
Price: RM5
This book centers entirely on the multi-million dollar National Feedlot Corporation (NFC) scandal, popularly dubbed the "lembu masuk kondo" (cows in condos) controversy across Malaysia. The booklet uses sharp humor to mock the mismanagement of a RM250 million government loan. The fund, which was intended for nationwide cattle-farming production, was instead tracked to the purchase of luxury residential condominiums in Bangsar by family members of a high-ranking cabinet minister.12. INI KARTUNLAH! (April 2013)Publisher: Kinibooks / Ranuza EnterpriseLength: 104 pagesPrice: RM25Background Facts: This book was intentionally launched in April 2013 as a strategic counter-narrative weapon leading up to Malaysia's highly tense 13th General Election (GE13). The title itself is a defiant defense of free speech, mockingly reminding authorities that despite the heavy political gravity of the corruption issues being exposed, the content is fundamentally "just a cartoon." The compilation targets the administration of Prime Minister Najib Razak and the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, lampooning the misuse of federal funds, election manipulation tactics, and systemic institutional bias.
Hikayat Pak Monggol dan Scorpene
Nov 2012
Publisher: Suara Inisiatif Sdn Bhd (SUARAM)
Length: 36 pages
Price: RM5
HIKAYAT PAK MONGGOL DAN SCORPENE (The Tale of Pak Monggol and the Scorpene) is a satirical graphic pamphlet illustrated by Zunar. It was a collaborative initiative with the prominent human rights non-governmental organization, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM). The book focuses tightly on the highly controversial Scorpene submarine defense-procurement scandal and the French judicial inquiry investigating alleged multi-million dollar kickbacks tied to top Malaysian officials. The central character, "Pak Monggol," serves as a direct caricature of Prime Minister Najib Razak, alongside sharp parodies of his wife, Rosmah Mansor, and his political advisors during their diplomatic travels to Paris.
1 Moolaysia
Feb 2012
Publisher: Zunar Cartoonist
Length: 98 pages
Price: RM25
The title is a sharp satirical pun on Prime Minister Najib Razak's official national slogan, "1Malaysia." Zunar altered the spelling to "Moolaysia" to mock the National Feedlot Corporation (NFC) corruption case. This high-profile "cow scandal" involved public funds meant for cattle farming that were instead misused to purchase luxury condominiums.
Isu Dalam Kartun (Vol I, Vol II, dan Vol III)
Jan - Jun 2010
Publisher: Sepakat Efektif Sdn Bhd
Length: 68 pages per volume
Price: RM10 per volume
Status: Banned in June 2010 under the Printing Presses and Publications Act.
ISU DALAM KARTUN (Issues in Cartoons) was a monthly political satire magazine created by Zunar and published through his company, Sepakat Efektif Sdn Bhd. Following the government pressure that forced the closure of his previous magazine, Gedung Kartun, Zunar managed to obtain an official publishing permit from the Home Ministry to release this three-volume series. The magazines featured collaborative work from multiple independent cartoonists, focusing on high-profile national issues such as government corruption, the Scorpene submarine scandal, and political defections. In June 2010, despite having initially granted the permit, the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) banned all three volumes, declaring them "detrimental to public order."
Lawak dan Lawan
Dec 2012
Publisher: Ranuza Enterprise
Length: 108 pages
Price: RM25
LAWAK DAN LAWAN (Fun and Fight / Humor and Struggle) is a bilingual compilation of political drawings. The title highlights Zunar's artistic philosophy: using humor (lawak) as a tool to stand up and fight (lawan) against government overreach. The collection heavily satirizes the Barisan Nasional (BN) ruling coalition, targeting Prime Minister Najib Razak and his administration over issues of corruption, systemic judicial bias, and police misconduct.
Even My Pen Has A Stand
Jul 2011
Publisher: Kinibooks (A subsidiary of Malaysiakini)
Length: 104 pages.
Price: RM25
The book features a powerful collection of political cartoons published on the Malaysiakini news portal and Cartoonmovement.com between September 2010 and June 2011. It focuses on highly controversial subjects of the era, including Prime Minister Najib Razak, his wife Rosmah Mansor, the rising cost of living, and the political conspiracies surrounding opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. The iconic title was chosen as a fierce personal manifesto after Zunar was arrested and detained under the Sedition Act in September 2010 for his previous book, Cartoon-O-Phobia. It also includes a unique, historic cartoon that Zunar secretly drew while locked inside his police cell during that 2010 detention.
Gedung Kartun
Aug 2009
Publisher: Sepakat Efektif Sdn Bhd
Length: 68 pages
Price: RM10
Status: Banned! Confiscated under the Printing Presses and Publications Act.
GEDUNG KARTUN (Cartoon Store) was a political satire magazine launched by Zunar and several local cartoonists to provide alternative news through humor. Just days after the inaugural issue hit newsstands, officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) raided Zunar's office. Authorities confiscated over 400 copies and banned the publication under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (PPPA) on the grounds that its contents were "detrimental to public order." The printing factory was raided twice, and its printing plates were confiscated. The owners were threatened with the revocation of their printing license if they continued to print Zunar's books. Bookshop owners were also warned of court prosecution for retailing the magazine. Zunar himself was summoned for interrogation by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Cartoon-O-Phobia
Jul 2010
Publisher: Kinibooks
Length: 80 pages
Price: RM25
Status: Banned! Investigated under the Sedition Act.
Zunar created this book to criticize the Malaysian government, which he described as being terrified of cartoons. This publication followed the banning of his previous books and aggressive state actions. Authorities had raided printing factories, threatening to revoke their licenses if they printed Zunar’s books in the future. Bookshop owners were also threatened with legal action if they continued to sell his work. Just hours before the book’s official launch, Zunar was arrested under the Sedition Act and placed in a police lockup. During a raid on his office, police confiscated all copies of the book and an original artwork. The printing factory and the office of the publisher, Malaysiakini, were also raided. Zunar legally challenged his detention, but the court ruled that the police had the right to arrest him. However, the court ordered that the confiscated books and artwork be returned. The original drawing, which depicted Rosmah Mansor with exaggeratedly large hair, was damaged after being kept by the police for five years. Consequently, the court ordered the police and the Malaysian government to pay Zunar RM18,000 in damages.
1 Funny Malaysia
Nov 2009
Publisher: Malaysiakini (Kinibooks)
Length: 104 pages
Price: RM25
Status: Banned
In May 2010, the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) banned 1 FUNNY MALAYSIA on the grounds that it was "prejudicial to public order." This led to police raids and the confiscation of thousands of copies from bookstores. Authorities raided printing plants and threatened to revoke their printing licenses if they produced Zunar's work in the future. Bookshop owners were also threatened with court action if they continued selling the book. Zunar challenged this ban in court. Although he lost the initial suit, he appealed the decision. In November 2015, the Federal Court of Malaysia unanimously ruled in Zunar's favor and dismissed the government's appeal. The highest court upheld the Court of Appeal's decision to overturn the ban, declaring the restriction unjustified. The authorities were ordered to return all confiscated copies to Zunar. During the proceedings, the Court of Appeal highlighted that cartoons should not be held to the same literal standards as serious literature, as their fundamental purpose is to "exaggerate, satirize, and parody life."
Perak Darul Kartun
Nov 2009
Publisher: Sepakat Efektif Sdn Bhd
Length: 80 pages
Price: RM10
Status: Banned in May 2010 under the Printing Presses and Publications Act.
PERAK DARUL KARTUN (Perak Land of Cartoons) is a political satire comic book created by Zunar to comment on the high-profile 2009 Perak constitutional crisis. In May 2010, the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) banned the book for being "prejudicial to public order," leading to police raids and the confiscation of thousands of copies nationwide. Authorities raided printing factories and threatened to revoke their licenses if they printed the book in the future. Bookstore owners faced similar legal threats for selling it. Zunar challenged the ban in court but initially lost. He then appealed to higher courts. In November 2015, the Federal Court of Malaysia unanimously ruled in Zunar's favor, dismissing the government's appeal. The apex court upheld a previous Court of Appeal decision that overturned the ban, declaring it unjustified, and ordered authorities to return all confiscated copies. During the legal battle, the Court of Appeal famously noted that cartoons should not be judged with the same seriousness as literature, as they are meant to "exaggerate, satirize, and parody life."
Cartoons on Tun... and Others
Dec 2006
Publisher: Kinibooks (Malaysiakini)
Length: 136 pages
Price: RM29
The primary target of this book's satire is former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. His large nose serves as Zunar's central visual metaphor for the political hubris and policies of that administration. Published via Malaysiakini, the book also addresses broader systemic issues, including judicial partiality, police overreach, and the political marginalization of opposition figures following the 1998 dismissal of Anwar Ibrahim. Consequently, it laid the foundation for the more aggressive publication bans and legal trials Zunar would face under subsequent administrations.
Kerana Mu Hidung
Dec 2000
Publisher: Zunar Cartoonist
Length: 80 pages
Price: RM7
KERANA MU HIDUNG (Because of Your Nose) is a highly provocative political cartoon compilation. The title is an explicit, satirical dig directed entirely at Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. Zunar famously and heavily exaggerated Mahathir's prominent facial features to symbolize the administration's political arrogance.
Image courtesy of Edi, Cartoon Collector
Lawan Tetap Lawan
Feb 2000
Publisher: Penerbitan Muttaqin
Price: RM8
Length: 98 pages
LAWAN TETAP LAWAN (The Fight Goes On / Fight Until We Win) is Zunar’s third standalone political cartoon collection. The title adopts the iconic rally cry popularized by Anwar Ibrahim and his followers during the explosive Reformasi civil movement. This compilation features sharp anti-establishment illustrations targeting institutional corruption, the abuse of judicial power, and police brutality following the arrest and trial of the former Deputy Prime Minister.
Lagak Pak Mahat
Aug 2001
Publisher: Penerbitan Pemuda
Length: 100 pages
Price: RM5
The main character, "Pak Mahat," serves as a highly exaggerated caricature of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. The book compiles Zunar's sharpest anti-establishment drawings, which were originally featured in various underground publications during the Reformasi era.
Malaysia Boleh
Nov 1999
Publisher: Zunar Cartoonist
Length: 48 pages
Price: RM10
The title parodies the slogan "Malaysia Boleh!" ("Malaysia Can Do It!"), which was aggressively popularized by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's administration during the 1990s to boost national pride. Zunar flipped the slogan on its head to mock the regime's political hubris. He used his drawings to highlight institutional corruption, cronyism, and the erosion of human rights following the controversial ouster and trial of Anwar Ibrahim.
Kroni Mania
Jun 1999
Publisher: Penerbitan Muttaqin Sdn Bhd
Length: 100 pages
Price: RM5
KRONI MANIA (Crony Mania) is Zunar's second standalone political cartoon book. It was released at the peak of Malaysia's political awakening during the 1998 Reformasi movement. The book compiles Zunar's sharp satirical illustrations targeting institutional cronyism, nepotism, and corporate financial bailouts during Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's administration.
Dari Kerana Mata
Jan 1999
Publisher: Zunar Cartoonist
Length: 46 pages
Price: RM5
DARI KERANA MATA (Because of the Eyes) is historically significant as Zunar's very first political cartoon collection. The title and cover art are a direct satirical reference to the infamous "black eye" incident involving former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar was assaulted while in police custody by the Inspector-General of Police following his dramatic arrest in September 1998.