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Raja Petra files application for ISA release Â

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Tuesday, 16 September 2008 21:01

(Bernama) Blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin filed a habeas corpus application at the High Court here today seeking his release from detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA).

The notice of motion was filed at the High Court criminal registry about 3.45pm via Messrs Mathews Hun Kandiah.

One of his counsel, Asok Kandiah, said a certificate of urgency was also filed to get an early date for the hearing of the application.

Raja Petra alleged that the detention was unlawful and contravened the Federal Constitution.

His wife, Mable @ Marina Lee in an affidavit in support, said that the detention of her husband was not in accordance with the law and the arrest was made in bad faith.

Marina claimed that the action by the police to detain Raja Petra under the ISA was just to silence him and also to extract information concerning his sources for articles he had written in his weblog, Malaysia Today.

She said Raja Petra had been charged with several offences and the cases were still pending in the court and so far no conviction had been recorded against him.

'Therefore, Raja Petra is innocent of any crime,' she said.

She added that Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Syed Albar had reportedly said prior to the detention that Raja Petra would only be detained under the ISA after exhausting all other remedies.

'Trials of all cases against him (Raja Petra) are still pending and all remedies have not been exhausted,' she said.

Raja Petra was arrested last Friday at his home in Sungai Buloh, followed by Sin Chew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng and Seputeh member of parliament Teresa Kok Suh Sim.

Teresa filed a similar application at the High Court yesterday while Tan was freed after being detained for 18 hours.

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written by Frankfurtguy, September 16, 2008 21:05:34

The jugde who in charge of this case should act like Zaid
be responsible
be fair
hold on to his/her principles
make the correct decision

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written by ahmadneil, September 16, 2008 21:07:14

RPK and Teresa have to be release immediately.There is no need to file any application after all they have done nothing wrong like MS Tan.Release them NOW.

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written by penangboi, September 16, 2008 21:23:10

Zaid Ibrahim has rekindled my hope that there are 'good' people out there.

Good people who are not swayed by the temptations of material gain or threats. Good people who believe in principles, good people who knows the difference between decency and evil.

I appeal to those involved in the hearing of this habeas corpus case to uphold the principle of righteousness and decency.

There are certain times in one's life where hard and difficult decisions have to be made. It is so easy to just throw in the towel and say it's just too hard. But if such hard and correct decisions are made, it very often marks the highest point of one's life on this planet. And together with this feeling of high comes the inner-most satisfaction that we have done the right thing, and we can hold our heads high among our peers in humanity.

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written by Uncorruptible, September 16, 2008 21:24:17

May you succeed in your application.
And may lightning strike all the evil umno leaders soonest and that they be cursed for seven generations!

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written by alberttan, September 16, 2008 21:29:00

Dear Pete and family;
May god bless all of you for the trials and tribulations suffered on behalf of truth and justice for all.

To prevent any further abuse and harassment, Pete, you must counter sue the PRDM and Home Ministry for intimidation, harassment and mala fide and seek compensation for what they have done and are doing to you and family. This is to PREVENT future abuse as well as highlight your plight to the free world. You must make it PAINFUL for the authorities to abuse you further; offense is the ONLY defense against bullies.
M2D readers will sure contribute any fund you need; however, being on the defensive ALL the time not only drains the fund and your good self, it does not help Malaysians stand up for their rights. Please consider.

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written by Alice, September 16, 2008 21:34:39

Be still and listen .......... all those with conscience and you will know what you must do

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written by Lembing Tajam, September 16, 2008 21:43:21

RPK...I pray that your application will be a succes.God nless you.

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written by PakPandir, September 16, 2008 21:43:43

Dear RPK, I hope you take care of yourself as we need you , you deserve the best from all Malaysians .

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written by patriotic1994, September 16, 2008 22:00:32

If court case requires "supporters" to be present for RPK, there will be thousands, if not ten-thousands come forward. How many they want?

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written by Bosan, September 16, 2008 22:04:17

Last night I dream that I'm a king and I asked that minister why he detained the reporter, Terresia and RPKay under isa? Did they have in their hands bombs, guns, and act as a terrorist? That botak said, no your highness. I immediately smack his sweaty head and said, you stupid, the isa is for terroristslah, release them now.
Then I summon Anvar and Abdulala, I asked Anvar, do you have the number? If no, I'm going to put you in jail for a long long time. Anvar, with his shaky hands, show me the list and I counted.123....35, ok that's enough names for you to become the next pm of Bolehsia and you, Abdulala, sorryLAH, you're fired!!!

Suddenly I heard ringggg, I wake up, it's time to go to work.

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written by Limau, September 16, 2008 22:25:52

May almighty Allah bless you with your success.

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written by Goldfinger, September 16, 2008 22:25:55

What wrong have they done??? Can't you see they are part of us and we are still out here.Why so huh? Because we do not require any goons protection.We are capable to stand on our own feets.Wonder who needs special protections?

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written by malaisiyaren, September 16, 2008 22:54:26

Be true and right. FREE RPK

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written by Watcheyes1, September 16, 2008 23:21:34

GOD will always test good people but never let them down, but GOD will give everything to bad people but will let them down.

GOD will not let you down YB RPK.

We the rakyat are with you. Stay strong sir.

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written by Fart Fart Wah, September 17, 2008 00:58:56

RELEASE RPK....HE IS A GOOD MAN ... A GOOD MUSLIM...WITH AN HONEST HEART FOR THE GOOD OF MALAYSIANS...

THIS IS THE BIGGEST DOSA OF RAMADHAN..PUTING AN INNOCENT MAN BEHIND BARS FOR CRITISING HYPOCRITICAL MUSLIMS OF UMNO....

EVERYDAY HE SUFFERS...EVERDAY YOU BUGGERS RESPONSIBLE WILL FACE THE WRATH OF THE ALMIGHTY....FOR WHAT YOU SOW YOU WILL REAP...release RPK NOW!!!!

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written by WhiteWings, September 17, 2008 06:48:07

Dear Friends of Freedom,
My heart grief so for my country that we have deteriorated to such crass disregard for Life and basic human dignity. To want to incite hatred and cause bloodshed to innocents, all just to maintain power and control.

My dear Friends from today I'll tie a Yellow ribbon on my balcony till our ISA detainees are freed. For RPK and Theresa Kok and all the rest of political prisoners still in prison.

I'll also wear a yellow ribbon on my chest.

So people start trying that Yellow ribbon on everything in Malaysia, your gatepost, your car antenna, your lamp post your street sign, on the tree trunks,till they come home to us.
Hand out the yellow ribbons on the streets
Let this yellow ribbon unite us as Malaysians.
Use yellow rubber bands too!

Let the ribbon represent that we are against injustice and bigotry and all that is wrong in government.

Quickly spread the word to all the blogs and even to our Main stream media of all languages.

If we have been searching for that ONE thing that will symbolize our unity as Malaysians in this time of crisis then let it be this simple Ribbon.

For those of you who know how to post an image then post the Yellow ribbon.

For all you silent majority be silent no more....wear with Pride the Yellow Ribbon and bring back home our heroes and heroines.

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