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Fahmi Reza released from Sabah police custody, mocks authorities over detention

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Fahmi Reza released from Sabah police custody, mocks authorities over detention

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  • Fahmi Reza, a Malaysian satirist, was detained for 24 hours under sedition charges due to a caricature of Sabah's new governor, Musa Aman.
  • The arrest followed over 30 complaints alleging he caused chaos and undermined state unity with his artwork.
  • After his release, Fahmi sarcastically praised prison food via an Instagram post and thanked Musa Aman and Chief Minister Hajiji Noor.
  • Musa Aman is controversial, facing long-standing corruption allegations despite never being convicted, raising questions about Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's credibility.
  • Fahmi's work has attracted significant attention, especially for lampooning political figures, reflecting broader issues of freedom of expression in Malaysia.

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