Is Fahmi Reza currently banned from travelling overseas?

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Fahmi Reza is not currently banned from travelling overseas, according to the Immigration Department.

The Immigration Department of Malaysia has clarified that graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza is not banned from overseas travel, following discrepancies in the information provided on their website. The department stated that the English version of their travel status portal was temporarily closed for updates, leading to the conflicting results Fahmi Reza encountered.
Discrepancy in Website Information

Fahmi Reza highlighted a difference in the travel status checks performed on the Immigration Department's website. The Malay version of the portal directed him to consult the nearest Immigration office, while the English version indicated "No restriction." This inconsistency prompted the department's clarification.
Portal Undergoing Updates

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban stated that the English version of the portal was temporarily closed for updating. This process of updating the portal is cited as the reason for the differing information presented between the language versions.
Confirmation of No Travel Ban

While not directly naming Fahmi Reza, the Immigration Department's statement appeared to confirm that there is currently no overseas travel ban imposed on him. The clarification was issued after Fahmi Reza publicly shared a video showcasing the conflicting results from the website.

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