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Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Fahmi Reza denied entry into Sabah
Fahmi Reza holding up the notice of refusal of entry that he was given at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. (Fahmi Reza pic) PETALING JAYA : Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza was barred from entering Sabah today. Fahmi, known for his satirical artworks and vocal criticism of political figures, shared his notice of refusal of entry in an Instagram post. The notice, dated today, was issued by the Sabah immigration department at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Addressed to him by name, it cited Section 65(1)(a) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 as the legal basis for the refusal. 'This serves to notify you that you are refused entry into the state of Sabah,' it read. Fahmi said he was immediately flown back to Kuala Lumpur after that. Earlier this year, Fahmi was arrested by Sabah police to assist in an investigation into one of his satirical works. He was investigated under the Sedition Act for allegedly insulting the royal institution.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
Activist Fahmi Reza claims he was barred from entering Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR: Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza claimed he was denied entry into Sabah upon arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport and was sent back to Kuala Lumpur. In a series of Instagram postings, Fahmi shared a notice that appeared to be issued by the Sabah Immigration Department, stating that the barring was made under Section 65(1)(a) of the Immigration Act 1959/63. The Act allows Sabah authorities to deny entry at their discretion. The notice, dated today at 11.30am, was addressed to Fahmi by name. "The State Authority has directed that no pass be issued to you to enter the State of Sabah, and such a pass is required under Section 66 of the Immigration Act 1959/63," the notice read. Late last year, Fahmi was remanded under the Sedition Act after police received reports that he had pasted caricatures involving the image of Tun Musa Aman, who was to be appointed as the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah at the time, in several areas, including Kota Kinabalu. A 40-second video that went viral showed Fahmi pasting the caricature in a location in Kota Kinabalu.
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Activist Fahmi Reza claims banned from entering Sabah
Fahmi Reza showing the notice from the Sabah Immigration Department. — Pictures from Instagram/kuasasiswa KOTA KINABALU (May 29): Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza claimed he was deported back to Kuala Lumpur after being denied entry into Sabah upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport today. Fahmi, known for his satirical political artworks, shared a notice on Instagram that appeared to be from the Sabah Immigration Department. The notice cited Section 65(1)(a) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, which grants Sabah authorities discretionary power to bar entry. Dated May 29, 2025 and addressed to him personally, it read: 'The State Authority has directed that no pass be issued to you to enter the State of Sabah.' The notice was timestamped 11.30am. Earlier this year, Fahmi faced investigations under the Sedition Act, the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA), and the Penal Code after sharing an illustration on Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman. The Native Court of Keningau also announced plans to summon Fahmi over the caricature, which it deemed an insult to Musa and the Kadazan Dusun Murut (KDM) community. The artwork had been widely shared online and painted on public buildings in Kota Kinabalu.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
‘No pass for you': Fahmi Reza says Sabah denied him entry, deported 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 investigated under three laws, including the Sedition Act, following the release of an illustration that labelled newly appointed Sabah governor Tun Musa Aman as the state's 'number one corruptor'. The probe is being conducted under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA), and Section 504 of the Penal Code. The Native Court of Keningau also said it would issue a summons against Fahmi for publishing a caricature allegedly insulting Musa, who was appointed Sabah governor at the end of last year. The caricature, which has been widely circulated on social media and painted on several public buildings in Kota Kinabalu, is regarded by the Native Court as a serious affront to Musa and the people of Sabah, particularly the Kadazan Dusun Murut (KDM) community.
Daily Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Fahmi Reza denied entry into Sabah
Published on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 29, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Fahmi Reza holding up the notice of refusal of entry that he was given at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. (Fahmi Reza pic) PETALING JAYA: Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza was barred from entering Sabah today. Fahmi, known for his satirical artworks and vocal criticism of political figures, shared his notice of refusal of entry in an Instagram post. The notice, dated today, was issued by the Sabah immigration department at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Addressed to him by name, it cited Section 65(1)(a) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 as the legal basis for the refusal. 'This serves to notify you that you are refused entry into the state of Sabah,' it read. Fahmi said he was immediately flown back to Kuala Lumpur after that. Advertisement Earlier this year, Fahmi was arrested by Sabah police to assist in an investigation into one of his satirical works. He was investigated under the Sedition Act for allegedly insulting the royal institution. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
