Police personnel stationed at the Kulim magistrates' court yesterday confiscated and detained a reformasi activist for illegal possession of 21 VCDs featuring a collection of speeches by Keadilan Youth chief Mohd Ezam Mohd Nor, entitled 'Best of Ezam'.

Nasir Isa, 45, was held for five hours for questioning at the Kulim district police headquarters allegedly for carrying 'illegal' copies of the VCDs not approved by the Information Ministry. All videos recordings for public distribution must be certified by the ministry's National Film Development Corporation.

Nasir was later arrested but he has yet to be told of his charge.

He posted bail at RM2,000 in the afternoon and was told to report back on Saturday, Aug 24. He was accompanied by Penang Keadilan deputy chief and lawyer Cheah Kah Peng and two other party supporters.

Nasir has been politically active in reformasi activities and was part of the 'urgent arrest' team which provide assistance for those detained by police during street demonstrations.