Controversial caricature of tsunami published

Controversial caricature of tsunami published

Local newspaper Berita Harian published a caricature depicting popular Japanese cartoon character Ultraman trying to outrun an incoming tsunami.

According to CNN iReport, a section of the site where the public reports the news, the newspaper has received tremendous criticism by readers.

Readers have accused the editors of being "inconsiderate and distasteful".

The editors promptly made an apology on their publication's Facebook fan page.

Source: CNN iReport

Published March 13 2011