Malaysian Artist Fahmi Reza Blocked from Leaving Country

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – June 7, 2025. Controversial Malaysian graphic designer Fahmi Reza was prevented from departing Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) today. Immigration officials informed him that the Bukit Aman police had not granted him permission to leave the country. This incident follows a similar event last week when Reza was denied entry into Sabah upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. "They told me I was on a blacklist," Reza stated in a social media post. The reasons for the travel restrictions remain unclear. The video provides visual evidence of Reza at the airport and a screen capture of his social media post detailing the events. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Reza and Malaysian authorities. Further investigation is needed to determine the full circumstances surrounding this case. However, the events raise concerns about freedom of expression and travel restrictions in Malaysia.