KUALA LUMPUR – Police have arrested controversial graphic artist Fahmi Reza over a social media post involving the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
Lawyer Rajsurian Pillai said Fahmi was summoned to Bukit Aman earlier today to have his statement recorded as part of investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.
“His phone has been seized. We are trying to secure his release on bail,” he said.
Earlier this week, more than 50 police reports were lodged against Fahmi for allegedly insulting the Johor regent, including reports filed by over 20 state assemblymen.
Reports were also lodged by non-governmental organisations, youth associations, community leaders, members of the public, as well as Johor executive council members Aznan Tamin and Khairin-Nisa Ismail.
Fahmi had previously been summoned by police over the use of a mouse sticker bearing the word “PM”, a reference to the prime minister, during a TikTok livestream. – December 19, 2025