KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — No official travel restrictions have been imposed on activist and graphic artist Mohd Fahmi Reza Mohd Zarin, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
He said Fahmi's name was included in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) movement monitoring list for internal record and reference purposes due to ongoing investigations.
“However, it must be emphasised that this list does not imply any restrictions but is part of the standard monitoring procedures implemented by the authorities,” Razarudin said in a statement today.
The confusion occurred during the exit clearance process yesterday, resulting in the erroneous issuance of a movement restriction order. The matter is being reviewed with appropriate steps to be taken to refine existing procedures.
“PDRM remains committed to protecting and respecting the freedom of movement of every Malaysian, and 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,” he said.
Acoording to news reports yesterday, Fahmi had claimed he was barred from travelling overseas after being blacklisted from entering Sabah recently.
In a Facebook post, Fahmi said he only learned of the matter after being informed by an immigration officer while at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to depart for Singapore.
— Bernama
