Bukit Aman has confirmed an investigation into activist Fahmi Reza over social media posts directed at the Johor Regent, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
In a statement on Friday (Dec 19), Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Comm Datuk M Kumar said the probe concerns posts Fahmi made on X.
“As of now, the police have received a total of 284 police reports nationwide in relation to the same issue,” he said.
He added that police recorded Fahmi’s statement on Friday and seized his mobile phone. No arrests were mentioned in the statement.
“The police stress that firm action without compromise will be taken against any individual who insults the Royal Institution in accordance with existing legal provisions.
“The public is also advised to always exercise prudence and responsibility when making any statements or sharing content in public spaces or on social media,” he said.
On 15 December, Fahmi questioned on social media why Tunku Ismail appeared able to act freely without legal consequences. The post came less than a week after a company led by the Johor Regent launched a new cryptocurrency stablecoin, RMJDT.
Since 15 December, Fahmi has made nine posts related to the Johor royalty.
Earlier this month, he marked his 20th encounter with the police by sharing a caricature depicting what he described as a “long-running relationship” with authorities.
“This is already the 20th time. Our relationship is very consistent… They call, I show up,” he quipped.
At the time, Fahmi was questioned over a sticker shown during his “Kelas Demokrasi” TikTok livestreams. The image depicted a brown mouse in a tie and coat with the letters “PM” on its clothing.
Following the incident, DAP Youth criticised the police, stating that the era of suppressing dissent should be over.
“The Madani government should continue to inspire hope among the people by differentiating the current administration from past regimes by respecting freedom of dissent rather than silencing satirists,” said its chief, Woo Kah Leong.