Kamn Ismail

Mainly known for his work on Usop Sontorian and Keluang Man, the cartoonist and animator would have been 67 today.

The cartoonist then joined UAS Animation Studios in 1997 as a director, leading to the creation of his magnum opus, Keluang Man. It was essentially the first-ever Malaysian-made animation series and it took Kamn together with his 94-strong team almost three years to produce a total of 49 episodes for the show that became a huge hit on RTM. The date of the Google Doodle coincides with his 67th birthday, honouring his legacy in the Malaysian animation scene, especially through his use of computer technology and digital applications during the 90s.

Google Doodle celebrates Kamn Ismail, a Malaysian animator and famed cartoonist. Best known for 'Keluang Man', learn more about him here.

At the First International Festival of Television Productions of Islamic Countries in Tehran, he won third place for Che Nat. At the time, the technique was considered to be cutting-edge. Despite successfully collaborating with the international film company, MacLean & Company, for the film Paper Tiger, Kamn Ismail went on to take a job at Malaysia’s rail operator, KTMB, upon his father’s advice.

Google Malaysia has put out a Doodle commemorating the life of prolific local animator Kamn Ismail, most well-known for producing Keluang Man.

Kamn also gave back to the animation industry, founding the Animation Society of Malaysia (Animas) alongside fellow animators Hassan Abd Muthalib and Hisham Harun Hashim in 2001. Kamn retired in 2016 due to health concerns, but not before producing the patriotically-themed Mat Kilau, which won several awards and has been spun off into comics, a video game and even an augmented reality programme. Today it’s the latter, as the American tech giant has decided to commemorate the life of one of Malaysia’s animation greats.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Google Malaysia is commemorating the late Kammaruddin Ismail's 67th birthday today with a special doodle dedicated to the cartoonist ...

“Kamn and I toured the country to look for animators, we end up gathering 90 over artists at the end after we travelled the whole of Malaysia. Ujang noted that their success at v was achieved at a time when the local animation industry was still in its infant stage, and had still been struggling with hurdles such as a lack of animators, equipment, funding and access to knowledge. “Kamn’s effort of building a community to uphold local content and giving back to the new generation is a testament to his legacy.

Previously, Google Doodle celebrated Malaysian zoologist Dr Lim Boo Liat and his achievements. Today, Google Doodle is honouring yet another Malaysian and.

[News4 days ago](https://worldofbuzz.com/kelantan-corporation-responds-to-backlash-after-employment-of-state-mb-deputys-children/) [News4 days ago](https://worldofbuzz.com/igp-public-must-follow-dress-codes-at-police-stations-except-in-life-or-death-emergencies/) Unwilling to give up on his passion, Kamn established his own company, Quest Animations (M) Sdn. “At times, he can be so funny. “He was a good storyteller. On April 1, 2018, the Malaysia Cartoon and Comic House together with Animas nominated him as the Malaysian Animation Icon on the Cartoonist Day awards night. Kamn then joined UAS Animation Studios (M) Sdn. Keluang Man, who becomes a crime-fighting superhero at night with the help of his trusted sidekick Tiong Man. This is where his brainchild, the hit animation series, ‘Keluang Man’ was born. He served various positions at Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) for 17 years before leaving to pursue his lifelong passion for animation. He was very interested in expanding the use of computer for drawing purposes and attempted to produce more sophisticated cartoon animations. However, his stint at the UK-based company didn’t last long.