Police seek Interpol Red Notice after Tamim Dahri skips court date
The Malaysian government is seeking an Interpol Red Notice for activist Tamim Dahri, who failed to appear in court to face charges for allegedly insulting Hinduism. Authorities have cancelled his passport and are working to locate him abroad.
Why it matters
This case underscores Malaysia's strict legal stance on religious sensitivity and the use of international law enforcement to pursue fugitives.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has applied for an Interpol Red Notice to locate and bring back activist Tamim Dahri to face proceedings at the Langkawi Magistrate’s Court over alleged insults against Hinduism.
He said PDRM submitted the application to Interpol as part of efforts to trace the suspect and facilitate his return to Malaysia.
“To trace and bring back the suspect to Malaysia, PDRM applied for the cancellation of his passport before submitting a Red Notice application to Interpol on June 8, 2026,” he said in a written parliamentary reply yesterday.
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