KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza has criticised the government over his recent overseas travel ban, saying no authorities have taken responsibility for the incident.

In a strongly worded statement posted on Facebook, Fahmi said despite government claims that there was "no official travel restriction" against him, he was still barred from leaving the country due to what authorities described as a "confusion during an immigration check".

"I don't see any government body owning up to the mistake that resulted in the restriction of my freedom of movement," he said.

"You keep saying there is 'no official ban'. But in reality, I was still blocked and denied my right to travel," he added.

Fahmi questioned the go...