G57 slams DAP Youth for defending activist Fahmi
Published on: Tue, Jun 10, 2025 Text Size: Zulkarnain (left) said Sabahans had filed numerous police reports against Fahmi (right) over the alleged insult to the Governor, but no legal action had followed so far. Kota Kinabalu: Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia (G57) criticised DAP Youth Chief Woo Kah Leong for defending activist Fahmi Reza after he was barred from travelling abroad while remaining silent over alleged defamatory content aimed at the Sabah Governor. Its Chairman, Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar questioned Woo's selective outrage and accused him of turning a blind eye to Fahmi's alleged insults to Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah, Tun Musa Aman.
Advertisement 'Yes, Woo has every right to defend Fahmi, but why hasn't he questioned why no legal action has been taken against Fahmi despite multiple police reports lodged by Sabahans?' He pointed out that Fahmi had allegedly humiliated the Governor through a caricature posted online, an act Zulkarnain described as 'a deliberate and malicious attack.' 'Does Woo's silence have anything to do with the fact that Tun Musa is a Sabahan?' he asked. Zulkarnain reminded the public that the Governor's appointment was made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, through a stringent vetting process, and that Tun Musa had never been convicted of any crime. 'Is Woo implying that His Majesty made a mistake in appointing Tun Musa?' he questioned. He further defended Tun Musa's credentials, calling him a respected corporate figure and the only Sabahan ever to own a bank prior to entering politics. G57 also took issue with what it called Fahmi's 'selective activism.' 'Why hasn't Fahmi ever named Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal as Sabah's top 'corrupt' despite Shafie having been remanded in a RM1.5 billion rural project corruption probe?' 'What about Bung Moktar's ongoing RM2.8 million graft case or Peter Anthony's conviction for cheating Universiti Malaysia Sabah?' 'Fahmi seems to be targeting only one individual. Is he being used by someone?' he questioned. Zulkarnain said Sabahans had filed numerous police reports against Fahmi over the alleged insult to the Governor, but no legal action had followed so far. 'What makes Fahmi so untouchable? Sabahans are watching. And they will make their decision when the time comes,' Zulkarnain added. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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