[1] Dato' Syed Ahmad bin Jamal (the plaintiff) is a highly respected and internationally well-known artist. He is the only artist to date who has been recognized by the Malaysian government by the award of the National Laureate for his contribution in the field of art in 1996. He is one of the pioneer artists who has defined the local art scene and set new standards of creativity. He is also the former director of the National Art Gallery. In 1996, he was also conferred the Panglima Jasa Negara for his outstanding contribution in the development of arts and culture o