Berita Harian Insensitivity

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In the recent wake of the Japanese tsunami that saw over 2000 bodies being washed ashore, the Berita Harian through stupidity or insensitivity had published a cartoon to depict this sad tragedy.

I don't want to publish the picture here but if you want to view the offensive cartoon, you can go here.

The Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim had told reporters that the popular Malaysian Malay language newspaper had been given "stern warning" and had been warned from repeating the offense.

The newspaper had since issued an apology for the offensive cartoon. The cartoon which depicted Ultraman running away from a large wave labeled tsunami was created by Zoy.

Is it enough just to apologise without any formal repercussions? Perhaps the newspaper can explain that to the thousands of orphans and family members who had lost their loved ones in the tragedy.