Wear This Revolution!

By Ben Liew  •  in Features
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FAHMI REZA


Famed for his in-depth, controversial documentaries Sepuluh Tahun Sebelum Merdeka and Revolusi ’48, Fahmi has a burning desire to retell the true history of Malaysia.

What was the turning point when you knew you had to get involved in activism?
Listening to ‘Big A Little A’ by Crass back in 1996.

If your tee could change the world, what would it say?
“I joined a peaceful revolution to overthrow BN in 2012 and all I got was this lousy t-shirt!”

What’s your personal view on fashion trends and the people who follow them?
Fashion trends are the opium of the conformist.

What do you dislike the most about Malaysian society?
Setia pada pemimpin. Taat pada pemerintah. Tunduk pada pihak berkuasa.

What would you like to see people on the streets wearing more of?
Pagoda t-shirts.

Why is it that Malaysians in general spend most of their life complaining about the situation of the country instead of actually getting involved and doing their part?
Because they haven’t watched Sepuluh Tahun Sebelum Merdeka and learnt about the power of the hartal.

Malaysia boleh, if…
We abolish the Syariah Laws.

If you had a political party, what would it be called?
The “If Voting Changed Anything They’d Make It Illegal” Party.

What was the 1st tee you bought with your own money?
T-shirt pagoda cap Bukit Menara, saiz 36, harga 5 ringgit.

Who would be the ideal person to model your clothes if you had a fashion show?
Goh Tun-Ban.