TG MALIM – The police have recorded the statement of graphic designer and activist Fahmi Reza Mohd Zarin regarding a poster of Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad that he recently uploaded on Facebook and Twitter.
Perak police chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said the statement was taken by the investigating officer from the Perak contingent at the police headquarters here in the presence of Fahmi Reza’s lawyer last week.
“We will refer to the deputy public prosecutor for further instructions,” he told a press conference at the Muallim district police headquarters here today.
On June 17, Perak Umno Youth chief Mohd Ariff Abdul Majid had lodged a police report at the Kuala Kangsar district police headquarters over the poster, which was deemed defamatory and said to deliberately incite hatred against the Perak menteri besar.
According to Ariff, the poster was uploaded by Fahmi Reza with the caption, “kita dah bagi makan sardin, jangan gatal nak mintak ayam pulak” (we have fed you with sardine, don’t be greedy for chicken now), which was criticised and condemned by social media users as well.
Meanwhile, Faridalathrash said Perak police will continue to tighten control at the district and state borders to prevent unauthorised movements, especially ahead of the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration next week. – Bernama, July 7, 2021
