Tanjong Life by Mohd Azmi Mohd Hussin features the cheeky adventures of Joe G as he explores Penang’s nooks and crannies; sampling the best food, visiting secret scenic spots, and experiencing all the fun that the island has to offer.
With his big heart and friendly nature, true-blue Penangite Joe G is the perfect guide to the beautiful, truly incomparable ‘Pearl of the Orient’.
Tanjong Life (with Joe G!) by Mohd Azmi Mohd Hussin is 100% made in Penang
About the Artist
Mohd Azmi Mohd Hussin, popularly known as ME, is a true-blue Penangite born and raised in Butterworth. From his early schooldays he was always fascinated with drawing and admitted that he “won almost all the art competitions in school!” ME would spend half of his daily pocket money on art paper to draw his favourite cartoons – the Thundercats, Rambo and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. By the time he was in Standard Six he was already creating his own DIY comics to sell (just like his idol Dato’ Lat).
After leaving school, ME worked part-time at a coffee stall before taking up a graphic design course. After college he worked in a factory for a few years before deciding to follow his passion to become a full-time artist.
Currently, ME is based at the Made In Penang Interactive Museum where he has thrilled thousands of visitors with his caricatures. “I want to continue my dream to become a cartoonist. But this time, no more superhero stories. I want to capture the true essence of Penang,” he explained.
ME, who credits his mother for being his biggest supporter, is also a BMX fanatic.
In the News
The Star: INTERESTING snippets about Penang’s attractions are now portrayed in light-hearted cartoon style in a book called ‘Tanjong Life’ by a Penang-born cartoonist.
The story is told from the point of view of the book character Joe G, an enthusiastic lad with buck teeth.
His adventures centre around the attractions in Penang, touching on the cuisine, tourist hotspots and local culture.
The 104-page book is about everyday life in the Pearl of the Orient.
Read the full article by The Star Online HERE!!
Contents
6. Money Changers
8. The Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower
10. Penang Butterfly Farm
12. Snake Temple
14. Penang Hill
16. Chendol
18. Nyonyas & Babas
20. Penang Botanic Gardens
22. Pesta Pulau Pinang
24. Batu Feringghi
26. Tua Pek Kong
28. Cycling
30. Pasembur
32. The Kapitan Keling Mosque
34. Penang Bird Park
36. Batu Feringghi Night Market
38. Khoo Kongsi
40. Thaipusam
42. Old Protestant Cemetery
44. Esplanade
46. Turtles
48. The Blue Mansion
50. Boria
52. Char Koay Teow
54. Flower Garland Stalls
56. Roti Canai
58. Coconuts
60. Firefly Watching
62. Clan Jetties
64. Chingay
66. Traditional Signboard Maker
68. Nasi Kandar
70. P.Ramlee House
72. Kek Lok Si Temple
74. Durians from Balik Pulau
76. Titi Kerawang Waterfall
78. Feast of St Anne’s
80. Selamat Hari Raya
82. Hiking to No.5
84. The Penang Bridge
86. Trishaws
88. Fort Cornwallis
90. Old Book Shops
92. Komtar
94. Dragon Boat Racing
96. Penang Ferries
98. Little India
100. Flea Market
102. Barber Shops
104. About the Artist
