JOHOR BAHRU, Dec. 17 -- Johor Umno is calling for a sedition investigation against political satirist Fahmi Reza over a social media post that allegedly insulted the state's Regent, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.

Members from a total of 26 Umno divisions across Johor are expected to have filed reports by the end of today.

The backlash was triggered by a post Fahmi made on the social media platform X on Monday.

The post drew a mixed reaction online, with some criticising the artist while others supported his claim.

Johor Umno information chief Md Israk Abdullah described the post as "provocative and insulting in nature" and confirmed that the police reports are aimed at compelling the authorities to launch a formal investigation....