29-05-2025
‘No pass for you': Fahmi Reza says Sabah denied him entry, sends him back to KL
PETALING JAYA, May 29 — Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza was allegedly denied entry into Sabah after arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport earlier today and sent back to Kuala Lumpur.
Fahmi — known for his satirical artworks that often criticise political figures — shared a notice that appeared to be issued by the Sabah Immigration Department on his Instagram page.
The notice stated that the refusal was made under Section 65(1)(a) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, which allows Sabah's authorities to bar entry at their discretion.
Dated today and addressed to him by name, it stated: 'The State Authority has directed that no pass be issued to you to enter the State of Sabah.'
The notice carried a timestamp of 11.30am.
Earlier this year, Fahmi was arrested by Sabah police as part of an investigation into one of his satirical artworks, which allegedly insulted the royal institution.
