Malaysian satirist Fahmi Reza summoned by police for satirical post, sparking freedom of speech concerns.

Malaysian satirist Fahmi Reza was summoned to police headquarters for posting a satirical caricature of Sabah's governor on social media. The police are investigating Reza under laws including the Sedition Act, amid growing concerns about freedom of speech. This follows the arrest of TikTok influencer Rayyan Wong for a similar offense, raising fears about stricter online speech regulations set to take effect next year.

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