Malaysian satirist Fahmi Reza detained and freed in Sabah ‘thanks’ governor, praises prison food

Malaysian satirist Fahmi Reza detained and freed in Sabah ‘thanks’ governor, praises prison food

[South China Morning Post] - 01/2/2025

Sabah’s new governor Musa Aman was previously acquitted of corruption and money laundering with the decisions drawing public condemnation.



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