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"Malaysia Today" website operator and blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin said he was surprised with the High Court's decision here to release him from ISA (Internal Security Act) detention.

He said not many people had succeeded in their application to challenge the detention under Section 8 of the ISA.

"Therefore, I had not placed high hopes in being released early. It was 50-50," he said when met by reporters after High Court judge Datuk Syed Ahmad Helmy Syed Ahmad ordered his relase at 3.20pm today.

Asked about his feelings, Raja Petra who was surrounded by his supporters, said, "I'm just too tired."

Asked about the lesson he learned from his ISA detention, he said the court's decision showed that the ISA could not be used for a political motive.

"I suppose we have to fight all out to get the ISA abolished. I'm not a terrorist. I'm not a dangerous person. I'm just a writer," he said.

Raja Petra who was accompanied by his wife Mable @ Marina Lee then left the court grounds in a Rolls Royce with the registration number, WNT 71.

Earlier, the blogger who was clad in jeans and brown T-shirt, arrived in a white van at the court complex at 3.15pm accompanied by five officers from the Kamunting Detention Centre in Perak.

He had been taken out of the centre at 11.30 a.m.

He was welcomed at the court grounds by his wife and their two daughters, Suraya, 34, and Sarah, 19, and about 100 supporters wearing T-shirts with the words "I'm With RPK" printed on them, and repeatedly shouting "RPK".

Some also carried banners that read, "We Want Our Rights", "No to ISA" and "Free RPK. Abolish ISA."

Joy was clearly written on Raja Petra's face as he hugged his wife tight.

About 50 photographers from local and foreign media jostled to snap pictures of the beaming blogger who made the thumbs-up sign. (Bernama)

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written by binarytan, November 08, 2008 08:41:42

RPK only holds his pen or a keyboard.

just wonder does RPK hold any weapon like the sinful Rosmah and her husband. somemore they have C4 you know.

Innocent people is dangerous, criminal and suspect killers are not dangerous.

This is our country, Malaysia. I just hope for better tomorrow.

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written by ahmadneil, November 08, 2008 08:43:31

But what about Najib,Abdul Razak Beginda,Ahmad ismail,Khir Toyo etc!

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written by I_Luv_Manglish, November 08, 2008 09:27:55

Well, but you ARE a dangerous writer who never fails to strike terror in the hearts of many

Welcome back, Sir RPK!

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written by ahmadneil, November 08, 2008 09:50:44

Add..I'm also a good muslim.

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written by SocratesI, November 08, 2008 10:24:08

RPK is not a terrorist nor a threat to national security ... he is just a writer whose PEN is mightier than any sword, ISA, or any other weapon the despotic Govt. under Barisan Najis wields ! Why ask if RPK learnt anything from his detention ?? He is already much more enlightened than any of the so-called Muslims who run this dictatorial Govt.

The question should be if the Despotic Govt. learnt anything from this sorry episode ?? like human rights will prevail over their administration of injustice always ... like good will always prevail over evil ... the PEN is always mightier than the sword !! You may incarcerate our bodies, but you will never own our minds or our souls, Barisan Najis !! Learn that !!

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written by avj, November 08, 2008 10:31:14

Raja, the terror preceived by the goons from UMNO Bahru is the terror that flows from your pen.Welcome back,Raja,and remember Victor Frankl and John Milton,they will guide you.Have a good rest,you deserve it,after that continue the good work.

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written by arazak, November 08, 2008 10:51:19

Dear RPK,

Glad you are back and hope you will write soon. . .

As a writer I could imagine how it was like being deprived of a pen and paper (and lap top of course!).

Those feelings and agony was best described by Pramodaya Anata Toer, the Indonesian writer who almost won the Nobel Prize in literature for his “Buru Quartet”. Pramodaya described that while being imprisoned in the Buru Island, the real test during his years of imprisonment was when the authorities deprived him of pencil and paper. As a writer, this is like loosing a limb.

Much later, one of the guards sympathized with the writer gave him a pencil and some scraps of paper which he had smuggled from the Warden’s office. Pramodaya described that upon receiving these two precious items he wrote and wrote non-stop for several days and night. He said it was like “ampangan yang pecah”, meaning like a “bursting dam”. . ., and the ideas keep on flowing for several days . . . non-stop!

So Pete. . ., I guess this is what you might have felt right now. But than again, for you I think the ideas will not merely stop in several days. . ., most likely as long as you are still breathing!

Salam from the Gulf!

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written by BORN FREE, November 08, 2008 11:10:46

Welcome back, RPK ! Thanks to all that helped to get u out from hell !
Its so good to have u back and looking forward to reading your upcoming
article ! Hope to see you in Amcorp Mall this Sun 9/11/08

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written by Wisdom above, November 08, 2008 11:17:16

Section 2 ISA 1960 says 'terrorist' means "any person" who -

a) by the use of any fire-arm ...
b) carries ... any fire-arm ...
c) demands ... supplies for the use of .... prejudicial to public safety...

Home Ministry just want to split hair on this interpretation on "any person" ?

We salute RPK for his ZEAL to bring forth ' Justice & Truth '.

Let's continue to Fast and Pray for Wisdom, Peace and Tranquility to prevail.

Let's continue to campaign to "RELEASE all ISA detainees & ABOLISH ISA NOW!"

Syabas to all Peacemakers.

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written by truthbespoken, November 08, 2008 11:46:58

RPK,

You are a not just a writer. You are a bloody good writer. You move people with your sincerity and good intentions in your writings. Welcome back!

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written by Mickey, November 08, 2008 12:32:12

The pen is MIGHTHIER than the sword!!!

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written by laksa maner, November 08, 2008 14:40:01

YM RPK, you're right. You're not a terrorist nor harmfulness to the public except for UMNO goons. Actually, UMNO & BN are the terrorist, racism, criminals, unlawful, oppressors, and as such.

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written by PASOK, November 08, 2008 14:48:13

Well done RPK you goddamn muddafcuker

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written by cheekhiaw, November 08, 2008 14:53:12

Those thieves, liars and murderers can make one into anything they choose. For such people there is no limit nor conscience.

xxx

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written by teo siew chin, November 08, 2008 15:04:50

but he is a terror in his writings, no?
just tell the truth and shame the devil.
if we are on the side of truth, we have nothing to fear.

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written by shepherdvoyage, November 08, 2008 15:10:13

You are the hero of the people who want justice, peace and prosperity on this land. You are the voice of truth of this soil. You have re-shaped the mind of those who read your postings and rekindled the vanishing hope of the oppressed in this nation for respect and fair treatment. We can hold our heads up, walk tall in front of our foreign friends because of some people like you, without whom, there will be no future for this land we call home.

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written by Old Man, November 08, 2008 21:22:26

Sir RPK, you deserved to be the next Agung of Malaysia!
Those discriminatory and/or repressive laws and policies MUST to be abolished. Government of the day MUST get your endorsements before any law or policy can be passed. That is what a King is all about, isn't it?

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written by antiilluminati, November 10, 2008 10:21:45

In US ppl wearing OBAMA's T Shirt while in Malaysia PPl wearig RPK's T Shirt.
I wonder why ppl never wear Najis, Bodowi or Kutty's T Shirt.
It is just amazing. With RPK's release, now i believe my prayers to the Cosmic Mother answered. .

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