KUALA LUMPUR: Author Cheeming Boey (pic) said he was taken aback by the controversy over his now-banned book, When I Was A Kid 3, saying an offending story that described an Indonesian maid as a “monkey” was actually complimenting her climbing prowess and not derogatory.
Also known as Boey, the artist and writer said the controversy was due to the comic being taken out of context, adding that he has received very encouraging feedback in the decade since the first of book in the series was published.He also said many readers had even sent him thank-you notes in appreciation of his work, while others have also encouraged him to continue inspiring others with the illustrations in his books. “Most of the public were on my side.
“If the reason for the ban is one story, it can be reworded or taken out. That would be the best scenario. “The book would live on to inspire others, I would have a chance to right what is wrong after working with government bodies, and it would be a step in the right direction for all of us Malaysians. Especially those who depend on the pen for a living,” he said. - Malay Mail
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