KUALA LUMPUR — More than 50 police reports have been lodged urging the police to take action against activist and graphic designer Fahmi Reza over statements alleged to be seditious and insulting towards the Regent of Johor and the Johor Royal Institution.
Johor State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the reports were being filed extensively across the state, involving non-governmental organisations (NGOs), state- and district-level youth associations, as well as UMNO Youth wings in several divisions.
He added that about 20 Johor state assemblymen (ADUNs), including representatives from Rengit, Kota Iskandar, Kempas, Larkin, Yong Peng, Bekok and Semerah, have also come forward to lodge police reports.
“I understand that more than 50 police reports have been filed, including by UMNO division chiefs.
“All these reports concern statements by Fahmi Reza which are seen as seditious and insulting towards the Regent of Johor and the Johor Royal Institution,” he said, as quoted by Berita Harian.
Aznan said he had also lodged a police report together with Johor State Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Khairin-Nisa Ismail @ Md On.
According to him, the individual’s irresponsible actions clearly challenge the principles of constitutional monarchy as enshrined in the Federal Constitution.
He said such posts not only offend the people of Johor, but also have the potential to incite anger, anxiety and tension within society.
“If left unchecked, these irresponsible actions could disrupt public harmony, security and the social stability that we have long safeguarded together,” he said.
Aznan stressed that the Malay Rulers Institution remains a key pillar of unity, stability and continuity in the country.
“Any attempt to demean, ridicule or provoke public sentiment against this institution is completely unacceptable,” he said.
He added that the police reports were lodged to enable immediate, transparent, and comprehensive investigations to be carried out, and that firm action should be taken under existing legal provisions, including the Sedition Act 1948 and any other relevant laws, in order to uphold the rule of law. – December 17, 2025