Aliran expresses grave concern over the detention of satirical artist Fahmi Reza in Penampang, Sabah.
Such high-handed action conflicts with the spirit of political reforms that the people have long sought.
Through his art, Fahmi has often highlighted scandals involving corruption and abuse of power.
The misappropriation of public assets undermines the nation’s socioeconomic development and the people’s wellbeing.
People have a constitutional right to peacefully express their concerns about such public interest issues, as Fahmi has done through his art.
We must uphold freedom of expression, a constitutional right.
The government should not just pay lip service to this basic right. It needs to show it will protect the right to dissent and hold public officials accountable.
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Aliran therefore calls for all action against Fahmi to be dropped.
We also call on the government to amend or repeal any laws that curb basic rights. Pending a legislative review of such laws, we call for a moratorium on the enforcement of repressive provisions in those laws.
Aliran executive committee
31 December 2024
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