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#manga #JusticeforMAngaartist #action #Trending MANGA ARTIST WORK STOLEN YOUTUBE SIDES WITH THE INFRINGER! @TeamYouTube IS VIOLATING INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT LAW @MCMC_RASMI @jpmgov_ @MyGCCMalaysia Need to get involved!!! ACTION NEEDED!!! HOLD YOUTUBE LIABLE AND RESTORE MANGA ARTIST YOUTUBE ACCOUNT! @kujiranomanga @MCMC_RASMI @jpmgov_ @MyGCCMalaysia @TeamYouTube FORMAL COMPLAINT TO THE MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT Subject: Urgent Request for Government Investigation — Alleged Theft and Commercial Exploitation of Malaysian Manga Artist WhaleRain's Original Work, Human, as DINOKING To: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Regarding: WhaleRain (鯨雨靜瑜), a Malaysian manga artist Individual identified in allegations: Liam Patrick Matthew Gray (Liam Gray), associated with Conquest Comics Group Dear Malaysian Government Representatives, I am formally requesting government assistance and an investigation into the alleged unauthorized appropriation and commercial exploitation of intellectual property created by Malaysian manga artist WhaleRain (鯨雨靜瑜). After reviewing the artist's public statements, original artwork, publication records, crowdfunding materials, and supporting documentation, I believe there are serious questions concerning the treatment of this Malaysian creator and the protection of her intellectual property rights. This matter involves three principal concerns: The alleged appropriation of WhaleRain's original manga Human and its subsequent adaptation and commercialization under the title Dinosaur King: DINOKING. Alleged contractual violations, unpaid artist compensation, inaccurate creative credits, and misleading advertising in international crowdfunding campaigns. The termination of WhaleRain's YouTube channel after she attempted to enforce her copyright rights against a separate allegedly unauthorized use of her artwork. 1. ORIGINAL AUTHORSHIP — HUMAN According to WhaleRain's public account, she originally created a manga titled Human and submitted the work to a comic competition in September 2020. The story concerns a man suffering from amnesia who attempts to repay a stranger's kindness by helping with farm work. The original manga can be referenced here: medibang.com/book/n420111102… WhaleRain alleges that her work was subsequently taken, adapted, and commercially promoted under the title Dinosaur King: DINOKING, without proper recognition of her authorship, authorization, or compensation. The central allegation is that DINOKING was derived from WhaleRain's pre-existing intellectual property, Human, rather than being an independently created project entirely owned by Liam Gray. This allegation should be investigated through examination of the original artwork, creative files, contracts, drafts, publication dates, and project development history. 2. DOCUMENTATION OF AUTHORSHIP AND COPYRIGHT WhaleRain has supplied publication documentation identifying her as the author of: WhaleRain Short Story Vol. 1 Collection Author: Whale Rain (鯨雨靜瑜) Publisher: Tew Jin Yee First edition: September 2025 ISBN: 978-629-95775-4-6 Copyright notice: © 2025 Whale Rain This publication demonstrates her independent artistic and publishing activity and supports her claim to authorship of the material contained in the collection. I respectfully request that Malaysian authorities examine this documentation alongside the earlier Human manga and other original production records. WhaleRain maintains that she has not surrendered the rights she claims in the disputed material. The legal scope of those rights should be determined through the 2021 contract and applicable copyright law. 3. ALLEGED CONTRACTUAL EXPLOITATION According to WhaleRain: 2020: She began communicating with manga artist Odys concerning the project. 2021: A contract was signed. WhaleRain subsequently alleged that Liam Gray and Conquest Comics engaged in the following conduct: Claiming authorship or ownership of creative material she produced. Incorrectly identifying her professional pen name as "Wolf Rain." Failing to pay a contractually agreed 50% commission. Disclosing her private information without authorization. Commercially exploiting creative material while disputes over ownership and compensation remained unresolved. These allegations should be evaluated against the original agreement, correspondence, payment records, and evidence of work performed. The failure to pay compensation, if substantiated, could raise contractual claims. The ownership and unauthorized-use allegations could also raise copyright concerns. 4. THE 2024 DINOKING CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN WhaleRain alleges that another DINOKING crowdfunding campaign was launched and successfully funded in 2024 without her permission. According to her statement: The dispute over her original creative contributions remained unresolved. Her professional name was not corrected. Storyboard artist Vic Hsu was not properly credited. Artwork allegedly derived from the original work continued to be commercially exploited. An allegedly traced illustration was auctioned for approximately USD $160 while its authorship was misrepresented. I request that the Malaysian authorities consider whether these activities involved infringement of the artist's retained rights or other actionable misconduct. I further request assistance in determining what legal remedies are available when a Malaysian artist's work is commercially exploited by an overseas party through an international crowdfunding platform. 5. ALLEGED FALSE ENDORSEMENTS ON INDIEGOGO Additional concerns have emerged regarding the advertising practices associated with the DINOKING crowdfunding project. The Indiegogo campaign contains promotional statements attributed to internationally recognized manga artists, including: Akira Toriyama Eiichiro Oda Kohei Horikoshi Takehiko Inoue Kazue Kato Comparison images suggest that several of these statements originated from commentary associated with the 100th Tezuka Manga Award and were presented in a different promotional context. Some comparisons suggest that names or references were changed to imply that the famous manga artists personally praised Liam Gray and his collaborator. If authenticated, such alterations could constitute misleading representations to potential crowdfunding supporters. I request that the appropriate Malaysian authorities consider these concerns and, where appropriate, refer them to Australian or United States consumer-protection agencies. 6. YOUTUBE'S TERMINATION OF WHALERAIN'S CHANNEL WhaleRain has also reported a separate copyright dispute involving the alleged unauthorized reproduction of her original female character design in a manga featuring a koala character. She submitted a copyright removal request to YouTube. The uploader, identified as Liam Gray, filed a counter-notification disputing the alleged infringement. WhaleRain supplied original artwork, dated creation materials, and visual comparisons supporting her claim. YouTube subsequently terminated her channel, citing concerns regarding fraudulent copyright removal requests. This sequence raises questions about whether the artist received a fair and properly informed review of her copyright claims. A DMCA counter-notification does not establish that the uploader owns the disputed work or automatically prove that the original complaint was fraudulent. I respectfully request that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission assess whether any assistance, regulatory review, or referral is available concerning WhaleRain's treatment by YouTube. I also request that Malaysian authorities help the artist identify appropriate legal assistance for pursuing her rights through the United States copyright system. 7. POTENTIALLY APPLICABLE MALAYSIAN COPYRIGHT LAW Malaysia's Copyright Act 1987 (Act 332) provides protection for qualifying literary and artistic works. The following sections are particularly relevant: Section 13 — Exclusive Copyright Rights Protects specified exclusive rights concerning reproduction, communication, distribution, and other uses of protected literary and artistic expression. Section 25 — Moral Rights Provides protections regarding authorship identification and certain prejudicial alterations of a work. This provision may be relevant to allegations that WhaleRain's authorship was misrepresented or that her work was presented under an incorrect name. Section 26 — Copyright Ownership Addresses first ownership and related ownership rules, which must be considered alongside the original creative agreement and any valid assignments or licences. Section 36 — Copyright Infringement Provides the legal framework for assessing infringement and civil remedies where protected rights have been violated. I request an assessment of whether these provisions or other Malaysian laws apply to the conduct described. 8. GOVERNMENT ACTION REQUESTED I am respectfully requesting the Malaysian government to take the following actions: First — MyIPO Review WhaleRain's original Human publication, supporting copyright documentation, and the alleged transformation of her work into DINOKING. Provide guidance on authorship, ownership, moral rights, and cross-border enforcement. Second — KPDN Evaluate whether the alleged unauthorized commercial exploitation of the artist's work warrants a copyright enforcement investigation or referral. Third — MCMC Review the documented online allegations involving WhaleRain, including any substantiated harassment or potentially unlawful online content, and identify what assistance is available concerning the YouTube dispute. Fourth — Cross-border legal assistance Advise WhaleRain on pursuing appropriate legal remedies involving the parties and platforms located outside Malaysia, particularly in Australia and the United States. Fifth — Protection of the artist's interests Assist WhaleRain in identifying qualified Malaysian legal representation and the appropriate procedures for asserting her creative ownership, seeking unpaid compensation, correcting misattribution, and requesting remedies for any established infringement. 9. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE The following materials are available or have been identified for review: WhaleRain's original manga Human and its publication history. Her public statement describing the alleged appropriation of Human into DINOKING. Her 2025 published collection and copyright notice, ISBN 978-629-95775-4-6. DINOKING crowdfunding campaign pages and promotional representations. Comparisons between promotional manga-artist testimonials and purported original Japanese contest commentary. Original character artwork and comparisons involving the separate YouTube copyright dispute. YouTube's termination notice and relevant copyright correspondence. The original 2021 contract, artist communications, and financial documentation, subject to the rights holder's authorization and availability. 10. FORMAL REQUEST FOR INTERVENTION This complaint concerns a Malaysian artist who alleges that her original creative work was appropriated, adapted into a commercially promoted crowdfunding property, and exploited without proper credit or compensation. WhaleRain has publicly identified the original work, described the contractual relationship, and provided publication materials supporting her history as an independent creator. These allegations deserve a serious and impartial investigation. The fact that an alleged infringer is located outside Malaysia should not prevent a Malaysian artist from seeking guidance and protection under applicable law. I respectfully urge the appropriate Malaysian authorities to review the evidence, determine whether further investigation is warranted, coordinate with relevant foreign authorities when appropriate, and assist WhaleRain in accessing available legal remedies. A Malaysian artist's original intellectual property deserves legal protection, fair attribution, and the opportunity to seek redress when her rights are allegedly violated. Please acknowledge receipt of this complaint and advise which government department will be responsible for evaluating or referring the matter. Respectfully,