The writer with Fahmi. Truth be told, he says he has never found the satirist to be as controversial as his reputation.
LEADING up to the 2023 state elections, my organisation had the pleasure of hosting satirist Fahmi Reza for a political education talk as part of his Democracy Class series. We knew full well the risks we were taking, given his previous numerous run-ins with the police. He came decked in his signature beret and sunglasses, we exchanged a few words, then he launched into his lecture, which was entertaining and informative.
I have never found him to be as controversial as his reputation, truth be told. A quick look at his Instagram shows that no one is spared from being used as material and they are often based on factual news developments. His latest subject, however, seemed to have earned him a date with the police yet again.
