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GEORGE TOWN, June 1 — Bringing back music festivals could help Penang regenerate its tourism industry that took a hard hit during the Covid-19 pandemic the past two years, state...
Arrest of prominent graphic artist Fahmi Reza over a music playlist has rekindled debate over freedom of expression.
George Town, Malaysia – The arrest of graphic artist and social activist Fahmi Reza over a satirical song list poking fun at a comment made by Malaysia’s queen has rekindled debate over freedom of expression in the Southeast Asian nation. Police arrested Fahmi, who came to prominence in 2015 with a now iconic clown caricature that lampooned then-Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, on April 23, accusing him of insulting the queen with the playlist, which he titled Dengki Ke (Malay for “Are you jealous?”) and illustrated with a cover image of the royal. He was also accused of sharing ...