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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 7 MIN

Fahmi Reza released on police bail; 'No early GE16' - Bersatu Youth responds

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Activist Fahmi Reza was released on police bail today after giving a statement to police over an investigation into his post on X involving Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.The graphic artist had been detained after being summoned for questioning by Bukit Aman at around 10.20am this morning.Earlier, it was reported that Fahmi had been called in for questioning under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.“Police have called. Let’s dance!” he posted on social media, alongside a notice from Bukit Aman.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a Bersatu leader claimed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will not call for an early general election so that he can take time to rebuild his support base.Bersatu Youth information chief Harris Idaham Rashid said that the Sabah election reflected the coalition’s declining support among voters, which, he added, had weakened Anwar’s confidence in its GE16 prospects.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Activist Fahmi Reza was released on police bail today after giving a statement to police over an investigation into his post on X involving Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.The graphic artist had been detained after being summoned for questioning by Bukit Aman at around 10.20am this morning.Earlier, it was reported that Fahmi had been called in for questioning under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.“Police have called. Let’s dance!” he posted on social media, alongside a notice from Bukit Aman.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a Bersatu leader claimed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will not call for an early general election so that he can take time to rebuild his support base.Bersatu Youth information chief Harris Idaham Rashid said that the Sabah election reflected the coalition’s declining support among voters, which, he added, had weakened Anwar’s confidence in its GE16 prospects.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

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