Federal police have arrested controversial graphic artist Fahmi Reza in connection with a social media post targeting the Tunku Mahkota of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
Fahmi’s lawyer, Rajsurian Pillai, said the artist was summoned to Bukit Aman today to have his statement recorded for investigations under the Sedition Act and Communications and Multimedia Act.
“His phone has been seized, and we are working to secure his bail,” Rajsurian added.
Earlier this week, more than 50 police reports were filed against Fahmi for allegedly insulting the Johor royal, including complaints lodged by over 20 state assemblymen, as well as NGOs, youth groups, community leaders, and Johor executive council members Aznan Tamin and Khairin-Nisa Ismail.
Fahmi was previously summoned by police for using a sticker depicting a mouse with the letters “PM” — referring to the prime minister — during a TikTok livestream.
