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Court To Hear Raja Petra's Habeas Corpus Application On Friday

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Friday, 19 September 2008 17:22

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The High Court here fixed next Friday to hear the habeas corpus application by blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamaruddin who is seeking his release from detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA).

The case will be heard before Justice Datuk Mohamed Apandi Ali.

His counsel, Ashok Kandiah, when contacted said he met Raja Petra at Bukit Aman and the blogger had affirmed his affidavit which would be filed at the High Court crminal registry Friday to facilitate his application.

Raja Petra filed a notice of motion through Messrs Mathews Hun Kandiah on Tuesday citing the grounds that his detention was unlawful and contravened the Federal Constitution.

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

Tan was freed la st Saturday after being detained for 18 hours while Kok was released Friday.

-- BERNAMA

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written by ahmadneil, September 19, 2008 17:28:59

He is not guilty of any charges so why detain him.ABC Australia called this detention a breach of human rights.All those detained under ISA has tainted the gov't.

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written by ellyna, September 19, 2008 17:35:07

Why so long???? Making sure there is further damage is it? Release him, please. He is a great man, fighting for justice and exposing the corrupt without fear and favor. Release him. Malaysia needs him.

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written by educationist, September 19, 2008 17:35:20

As those of us who have voted the PR in the hopes of a new Malaysia rejoiced in the release of Tan and Teresa Kok, doubtless our thoughts and prayers turn to RPK.
It looks like the courts now will have to be the saviour of what is fair and just as the UMNOputras look set on keeping RPK under the ISA.
I supposed, that's how they get back at him for releasing all the information that have out them in bad light.
We have a brave soul handling Anwar's sodomee case , and I have no doubt there are as yet many courageous souls in our judiciary.
I can only pray RPK's case will be handled by such a brave soul.!!

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written by Colomboloner, September 19, 2008 17:43:23

No need to wait until Friday. Syed Botak please release RPK as you just did to TK today. RPK deserve not to be there!!!

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written by tmf, September 19, 2008 17:51:26

For every second RPK is detained, we, the Rakyat will collectively hammer the BN one more time!

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written by MAMR, September 19, 2008 18:06:57

No matter how desperate BN Govt wish to curb the movement of maybe outspoken opposition member, it shouldnt use ISA. Its amounting to blatant curbing freedom of speech in a democratic country.

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written by SocratesI, September 19, 2008 18:08:58

Release Raja Petra NOW, you Pariahs in Barisan NAJIS ! The RAKYAT will never forgive you if anything bad befalls our beloved RPK ! And i believe RPK may be a thorn in your side, Barisan NAJIS with all the TRUTH he publishes about you, but if he is not with us any more, you can bet that he will remain in our hearts & psyche and will be on every poster and publication everywhere as The MARTYR of Malaysia, and that will be far worse for Barisan NAJIS than just a thorn in the side.

So releasing him NOW in good health is the best option for you or I swear, I shall run you DOGS out of this country !

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written by Wisdom above, September 19, 2008 18:39:51

ISA 1960(1972) was formulated to detained "terrorist" only. They forgot to renamed it as 'Anti-Terrorist Act' to fit its interpretation. RPK is a Patriot and a humble Malaysian Malaysia. RPK 's detention violate section 2 of ISA . Parallelly RPK detention is also Ultra Vires the Federal Constitution. Do not waste time challenging section 8 of ISA for Ministerial powers. Syabas and My salute to all Peacemakers.

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written by clarity, September 19, 2008 18:44:22

The ISA was meant for terrorist and communists. Doesn't mean that you have used it for something else before, you can do the same thing again. Two wrongs don't make one right. The govt. is guilty of abuse of power. Release RPK.

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