[KiniNews] Graphic artist and designer Fahmi Reza has been arrested by police for sedition in connection with his drawing of a chimpanzee cartoon character dressed akin to a sultan.<br /><br />His lawyer Rajsurian Pillay told Malaysiakini that Fahmi was taken into custody by a police team from Bukit Aman Classified Criminal Investigation Unit at 4.20pm after giving his statement at the Dang Wangi police headquarters.<br /><br />According to the legal counsel, the police are expected to apply for a remand order against Fahmi tomorrow morning.<br /><br />Fahmi yesterday posted on social media a drawing of chimpanzee Mojo Jojo, the villain character from “The Powerpuff Girls” cartoon show, being dressed in attire and headgear akin to a sultan.<br />___________________<br /><br />Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <br />https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa
