The trial of blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin, charged with publishing a seditious article in his blog, began at the Sessions Court here today, with an expert witness called to testify.

Harme Mohamed, who is deputy director of international affairs department-cum-director of security, trust and governance department, Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), was the first to be called.

In his testimony today, Harme, 39, told the court that it was Raja Petra who posted the article, “Let’s Send the Altantuya Murderers to Hell”, which was published in www.malaysia-today.net on April 25, this year.

The witness said he made the conclusion based on the MCMC’s Computer Forensic Investigation Report which stated that Raja Petra’s name was written in the article as the author, and the domain name was malaysia-today.net.

Harme was testifying during an examination-in-chief by Deputy Public Prosecutor Roslan Mat Nor.

To a question by Roslan on whether he knew the website’s domain name administrator, Harme replied: “Based on the document, I do not know”. Raja Petra, 58, is alleged to have committed the offence at his residence, No: 5, Jalan BRP 5/5, Bukit Rahman Putra, Sungai Buloh.

The article entitled “Let’s Send the Altantuya Murderers to Hell” was published in www.malaysia-today.net on April 25.

The charge under Section 4(1)© of the Sedition Act 1948 carries a maximum fine of RM5,000 or up to three years’ jail, or both upon conviction.

Raja Petra, who wore a blue short-sleeved shirt, a pair of blue jeans and blue slippers, looked calm throughout the proceeding.

Meanwhile, during cross-examination by lawyer J. Chandra who represented Raja Petra, Harme said he had no other evidence to prove that it was indeed, Raja Petra who posted the article besides what was stated in the report.

He agreed that the report did not state any particulars concerning the date when the alleged seditious article were posted although it was mentioned in the said article.

Harme also agreed with a suggestion by Chandra that posting of that nature (through the website) could have been done by anyone having access to the username and password of the owner of the website.

Chandra: Since this is a popular website and can be viewed 24 hours (a day) and seven days a week, do you agree that the author or the owner is not there physically all the time to monitor it?

Harme: Yes.

Chandra: Are you aware that Raja Petra has been under remand since Sept 12?

Harme: Yes.

Chandra: Are you aware that since Sept 12, there have been several other postings on the website?

Harme: I have read one but cannot recall whether it was posted by Raja Petra.

Chandra: Who did the postings?

Harme: Maybe somebody else.

Roslan also informed the court that the prosecution had six or seven more witnesses to testify, adding that tomorrow, it would call two public witnesses to give their testimonies.

Hearing before Judge Rozina Ayob continues tomorrow.

- nst

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written by DreamLady, October 07, 2008 07:32:37

The feeling of hope is once again creeping back into court room...

Please, God, I beg for your mercy, to ensure Justice prevails so that all those detained under ISA shall be given a fair trial. We need your guidance and your love for mankind. We are right at the cross-road where decision is based totally on man-made laws...

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written by Proud_2b_Malaysian, October 07, 2008 07:43:42

Oh my goodness, the level of details and emphasis in reporting in this trial between NST and our bloggers are so far apart. Without the alternate media, nobody would have known the real progress of the trial. To all who have the chance to report on these details, keep them coming. This is also a good time to compare the MSM vs the blogs on faithfulness to facts and details and it is now very obvious.

RPK, the truth will prevail and you will be vindicated. Malaysia stands up for truth and democracy. Malaysia today is nothing like Malaysia yesterday.

http://proud2bmalaysian.wordpress.com

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written by Loonie, October 07, 2008 07:50:38

Dear God,
We know you are there for Raja Petra. He is your favourite, God. How can he not be? He does everything that you WILL for man to do - that is, to "love your neighbor as yourself". Raja Petra is speaking for all mankind and he promotes goodwill among all on earth. God, we trust that you will bring upon justice to all in Malaysia. Please cause our authorities to release Raja Petra and bless our country. Thank you almighty God. Amen.

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written by arazak, October 07, 2008 08:12:09

This trial will make it look as if the UMNO/BN's regime knowledge on IT and their MSM spin machines (Utusan Malaysia, NST, RTM, TV3, etc.) equal to Jurassic age (which is true anyway). But than, when their MSMs looses out to the new generation of Malaysians who uses the cyberspace to expose their misdeeds . . ., they ran amok brandishing their “keris” (metaphor of their draconian laws). They do not want ordinary rakyaat to know their thieving, robbing (and murdering?) activities.

Even if they keep RPK in jail, there will be more RPKs . . ., there will be more people to expose their misdeeds. The oppressed will not meek. . ., but they will indeed retaliate.

In a way, I sympathize with the UMNO/BN regime. Their iron-fisted style using draconian laws of ruling the country may work during the feudal era. . ., but not now. This iron-fisted regime has unknowingly committed their own "harakiri" and digging their own graves!

Alta la vista. . ., you stupid Jurassic, iron-fisted regime. Die, and die soon!

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written by ahmadneil, October 07, 2008 08:25:25

Chandra: Who did the postings?

Harme: Maybe somebody else. Great..so let me say it was Raja Betra Kamaruddin.get it!Go and look for this fuking guy!He is the one who caused RPK to be in such trouble,so release RPK now.

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written by ahmadneil, October 07, 2008 08:27:34

Harme, do you know you are in a kangaroo court!

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written by MsiaCTzen, October 07, 2008 08:34:28

Wikipedia say...Put simply, sedition is the stirring up of rebellion against the government in power.

So RPK has done sedition to Who or What?

Najib or The Government?

This case is between who or what?

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written by ellyna, October 07, 2008 08:48:42

Hallo!!! This article implicates the DPM and his wife. They are individuals, not 'govt in power'. How come still no arrests made and no investigation on this????? PDRM, go arrest those accused, then they can prove their innocence in court. LET RPK GO!!! Although all of you know who did what, NONE of you have to guts to stand up to the truth!! ONLY RPK HAS THE COURAGE TO SPEAK THE TRUTH!! Let him GO! Malaysia needs him.

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written by ROBERTNGTG, October 07, 2008 08:56:46

Harme said he had no other evidence to prove that it was indeed, Raja Petra who posted the article besides what was stated in the report

SO MR EXPERT WITNESS, WTF IS THE POINT IN PUSHING FOR RPK'S ARREST CHARGE??
ANYWAY, HOPE RPK WILL MAKE THE MOST OF THIS HEARING TO UNLOAD ALL THE INCRIMINATING EVIDENCE TO PROVE YR INNOCENCE AND BRING TO BOOK THOSE GUILTY.

MR HARME, IF U ALSO SAID THAT IF RPK'S ARTICLES WERE MEANT OR INTENDED TO DENOUNCE MONEY POLITICS, TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND JUSTICE, THEN U SHOULD REQUEST FOR RPK TO BE RELEASED AS HE IS NOT GUILTY OF SEDITION.
GOT NO B*LLS TO SAY SO?? OR ARE U TRYING TO PLEASE SOMEONE HIGHER UP ??

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written by ahmadneil, October 07, 2008 09:02:11

Arrest the two bloody racist ,Khir Toyo and Ahmad Ismail now.

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written by cheekhiaw, October 07, 2008 10:03:52

LATEST UPDATE ON CHANDRA HARME EXCHANGE IN COURT

Chandra: Can you determine with absolute certainty that the said 'seditious' posting was not actually made by someone that was actually present at the scene when Altantuya was blown up with C4?

Harme: No.

Chandra: Then is it possible that the article was actually written by someone who was actually present at the scene of the blowing up of Altantuya?

Harme: Possible.

Chandra: In that case, that person would know who was present at the scene wouldn't it not?

Harme: Yes.

Chandra: Did that article say that one of those present was a woman related to a senior government leader?

Harme: Yes

Chandra: Do you also know that that woman happens to be the wife of the DPM that so happens to have policemen that happens to have multiple kills and also so happens to be under charge, along with a top government advisor that also happens to be the DPM's good friend, for murdering Altantuya whose immigration records just happens to have disappeared into thin air?

Harme: Yes

Chandra: Do you also know that Altantuya was blown up with C4 that alo happens to be possibly issued by the defence establishment that happened to be under the charge of a man that just happened to be the DPM?

Harme: Yes

Chandra: Do you think any Tom, Dick or Harry would be able to get the Police to assign multi-kill policemen to the DPM, get the Immigration Dept to erase immigration records, and have the military to issue C4 and C4 experts for the murder?

Harme: No. Not any Tom, Dick and Harry but 1 or 2 Dicks can.

Chandra: And can you say with absolute certainty that all that were just mere coincidences?

Harme: No.

Chandra: Do you then think that everything do not just smell suspicious?

Harme: Yes

Chandra: In that case, do you think there may be some grounds for the police to start an investigation into the claims made by the article that was possibly written by a person that was actually present at the scene of murder?

Harme: Yes.

Chandra: And if the contents of the article are true, then they are not seditious, isn't it not?

Harme: Yes.

Chandra: Your honour, until the contents of the said article are established to be false beyond all doubts there is no case to even suggest that the said article is seditious let alone that my client was the author. I therefore demand an annulment of my client's case.

Judge: Agreed. Case closed. Now police fellas, go do some real investigation work and open a new case at the defence ministry...

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written by Highway16, October 07, 2008 10:27:41

I like this answer the best!
Harme: Maybe somebody else.

Its like Harme just put his dick in his own a#$e!!

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written by Rainbowseahorse, October 07, 2008 10:54:36

Yeas, our brother Pete needs God's protection and guidence...our support and encouragement too helps. But what bro Pete needs most of all now is for DSAI to get his act together to form a new government! As someone pointed out, the silence from DSAI camp is most deafening...but then, we all hope, that is because DSAI has decided to go on stealth mode to pull off his plans! Correct????

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written by kayakaya, October 07, 2008 11:36:09

Good Morning YM Raja Petra kamaruddin...

here's a song for you.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9T_gQfxFaw

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written by Motherchell, October 07, 2008 19:27:07

written by cheekhiaw, October 07, 2008 10:03:52
LATEST UPDATE ON CHANDRA HARME EXCHANGE IN COURT
OOOOH! I love this ,lets get these , Thank You cheekhiaw, being away from the Country , Im on pins to hear the latest about our YM RPK. Truth will always prevail !! All the gods are with us -- lets see how far those prevaricators unlimited can go , sooner or later they will be drowned into their own vomit!!!

Let us be united in full form here -- this strength with bells ringing in the World's Capitals about the wrongs and injustices in our Country with all our efforts -- lets go for the real punch to knock them off for good !!!!

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