Kuala Lumpur: No official travel restrictions have been imposed on activist and graphic artist Mohd Fahmi Reza Mohd Zarin, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said. He stated that Fahmi Reza’s name was included in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) movement monitoring list for internal record and reference purposes due to ongoing investigations involving him.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Razarudin clarified that being on the movement monitoring list does not imply any restrictions but is part of the standard monitoring procedures implemented by the authorities. He noted that the confusion during the exit clearance process led to an erroneous issuance of a movement restriction order, which is now being reviewed to refine existing procedures.

Razarudin further emphasized that PDRM remains committed to protecting and respecting the freedom of movement of every Malaysian. He assured that the individual concerned is free to travel in and out of the country as usual, subject to any regulations set by the Immigration Department and other relevant laws.

Media reports from yesterday indicated that Fahmi Reza had claimed he was barred from travelling overseas after being blacklisted from entering Sabah recently. In a Facebook post, Fahmi Reza mentioned that he only learned of the matter upon being informed by an immigration officer while at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as he was preparing to depart for Singapore.