Supporters cheer and wave at RPK as the van he is in leaves the courthouse this morning (Photos by Rakyat@Work)
The crowd knocks on the side of the van: “We are with you, RPK!”
Blogger Whisperer sums up the mood:
Many teary eyes around today. I won’t put it as disappointment. It’s purely sadness. I went into the courtroom to convey my support to Pete. I could sense something was wrong as Pete wasn’t himself today. I suppose he expected the postponement. My heart bled and my tears broke free. I wasn’t alone.
Perhaps you need to be here to understand. There is this special bond… a bond that binds all of us together like a big family. Yeah… a big compassionate family. A new era? Another new beginning? Certainly, a positive one.
Come 10 November, come and be part of this special bond and let this special bond rise and spread across this Nation.
Again, I would like to say this: It’s worth the sacrifice to be here!
Rakyat@Work reports on what was supposed to be Day Four of the RPK trial:
0940: The van finally leaves the compound, much to the sadness and disappointment of those present, who had wanted to spend more time with RPK. Some quickly send out text messages to friends who had plans to come later. Everyone starts dispersing and reminding one another about the next dates: 10-12 November. We will be back! Long live RPK, Long live Marina, Long live the true rakyat of Malaysia. Long live Justice!
0930: People are still walking, oblivious to what’s happening. Well, everyone is reluctant to leave until RPK leaves. So, all of us wait for the familiar van to move out. We have a little more time to see the van ‘cos it is blocked by another car. The van backs up and excitement mounts as some of the crowd knock against the side of the van to let RPK know we are still with him.
“He’s blindfolded, isn’t it?” asks a woman.
The crowd continues to shout in Raja Petra’s direction: “We are with you!”
Then the van stops. What’s happening? “The driver needs to go to the toilet,” someone remarks and everyone bursts out laughing. I suppose RPK is also laughing inside. More pictures below
0900: What? Postponed?! Proceedings will continue on 10-12 November. Apparently, Justice Rozina Ayob is on medical leave, I think. Gobind comes out to confirm it’s postponed. A blogger tells me he expected it because earlier, he had heard something to that effect, and he said RPK’s facial expression was one of sadness. He’ll be going back to Kamunting then. My heart sinks; just thinking about it makes my eyes red. Take a deep breath; it’s okay; God will know what to do.
On a “cruise” to Freedom: RPK supporters waiting outside court
0830: People are still coming in; it’s a clear morning as the sun shines brightly. I talk to a few people about last night’s vigil. There were Special branch people last nght, but they stayed clear of the crowd.
‘Free RPK’ T-shirts fly like hot cakes
0800: Court room all full. At least 25 more are outside in the courtyard. This morning more new faces. T-shirts, hot items. I take a peek inside and see talking to his family and lawyers. Quite noisy inside, can’t get in.
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thanks for the update chief! I have to make it on of these days! RPK and his family need all the support they can get and thats the least we can do!!
November it is!
Wondering aloud why Justice Rozina Ayob is on a month-long medical leave?
Hi Anil,
My husband went to the trial on our behalf this morning (Mon 13 Oct) hoping to offer our support to RPK and Marina only to find out that it has been postponed until November and they had already taken him away.
We made a ‘Goodluck RPK’ gift for Marina but we’ll have to try and catch her at a later date.
Thank you for your up-to-date commentary of events, Anil. We love to read your blog and no-one captures the essence of a day quite like you.
It makes us feel so sad that they will be taking RPK to Kamunting but I think RPK will be greatly cheered by the presence of so many friends. I hope Marina shows Pete these pictures of the vigils, the trials, and the anti-ISA demos when she visits him as he will be reminded that we all love him. It’s great to see the growing crowd.
We will see him at the trial next month to pledge our support.
GODSPEED FREE RPK – NO TO ISA
i wonder (why the proceedings have been) postponed… to next month. As we all see the latest news in MT about NAJIS’s (alleged) sms. He must be doing sth out there and our sleeping PM only know to avoid and take no actions to our calls for abolish ISA and release all ISA detainees.
After hearing the poor presentation from the prosecuting side, the poor judge, (could) be, suffering from bees buzzing in her head!
She needs this break and a mind clearing rest.
Anil,
Thank you for your very prompt updates on the RPK trial.
Btw, what is happening to Altantuyaa’s murder trial?
AFAIK, it got postpened twice and then in July, Karpal
wanted DPM as a witness which was rejected. Then RPK &
Bala made SDs, RPK got sued and detained under ISA
whreas Bala went missing.
So when is Altantuyaa’s murder trial resuming, etc?
Twitter: samgoh88
When anyone wonders about the postponement
There are bound to be various speculations
As to whether that’s following regulations
Or due to current situational environment
(C)Samuel Goh Kim Eng – 131008
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
Mon. 13th Oct. 2008.
all umno politicians speaks good english but the pityfull malay students in our schools dont know how to speak a word of english.thats the whole trouble. hisammuddind’s children all speak good english ….
We have a government and public authorities whose credibility are highly questionable. We have a prime minister who says something and does the opposite the following day.
We have a deputy prime minister whose close associates are on suspicion in an inhuman murder.
We have a judiciary that is … tarnished and appears to be dictated by a “correct, correct, correct” lawyer. We have a police force that is supposed to fight crime but (were) busy blocking roads to parliament.
We have an attorney-general chambers that is supposed to effectively prosecute the murderers, kidnappers and the corrupt but (appears to be) only efficient on petty cases of statutory declarations and sodomy.
…
We have a foreign ministry and authorities that are supposed to safeguard the country sovereignty but loose territories through inadequate arguments in international courts.
We have a parliament that is supposed to debate constructively on the budget or law but is busy practising “classrooms-type” quarrels.
We have various departments (like the Biro Tata Negara, … etc) that are supposed to enhance unity but are busy spreading distrust among the races.
We have the education authorities (higher and school level) who are supposed to educate our children with proper skills and values but are busy producing robots.
We have ministers who champion the national schools but send their children to be educated in international schools and overseas.
We have transport authorities who are supposed to provide us with economical and excellent public transport but are instead busy collecting tolls.
We have an international trade ministry that is supposed to bring in foreign investment but is busy “looking for buyers” for our national car project. …
We have petroleum and gas that are supposed to assist us in our daily lives but have become catalysts to a higher cost of living (through price increases of essential goods).
And we have an ex-prime minister who is supposed to be the country statesman but is busy defending his past blunders.
Sadly the list goes on for our beloved country reaching 51 years.
Rakyat@Work is such a mysterious person.. I wonder who he is. I was the one telling him about Pete’s facial expression is one of sadness.
Many teary eyes around today. I won’t put it as disappointment. It’s purely sadness. I went into the courtroom to convey my support to Pete. I could sensed something was wrong as Pete wasn’t himself today. I suppose he expected the postponement. My heart bled and my tears broke free. I wasn’t alone.
Perhaps, you need to be here to understand. There is this special bond… a bond that binds all of us together like a big family. Yeah.. A big compassionate family. A new era? Another new beginning? Certainly, a positive one.
Come Nov 10th, come and be part of this special bond and let this special bond rise and spread across This Nation.
Again I would like to say this: It’s Worth the Sacrifice to be Here!
I fully agreed with The Whisperer, I have made so many wonderful friends over the last few days at PJ Court.. We are like a big family, everyone of you with such BIG heart.. till we meet again, I am going to miss all of you..
and thanks Anil, for the update, I was late this morning and has been so down since..
I follow the trial from afar and each time end up with teary eyes especially when I see photos of RPK in handcuffs. So, it must be harder for those present! This bond that bind us together is REAL and cross all barriers and distance!
MY ONE WEEK JOURNEY OF ‘AWAKENING’ HOPE with RPK and HIS FAMILIES.
Well, suddenly – life back to ‘normal’ the same old routine and same old stuff to work on, pretty mandane?. RPK’s fault lah!! Of course Not, Im just joking. But thats how I felt. Its really a piece of my life that went along to Kemuning as well. But was it worth it? You bet! If I have to do it again, I WILL! Thats my resolve that I shall live a new life, worthy of RPK’s name and purpose. The rightous shall prevail!
AWAKENING HOPE
One week seemed to be a long long time indeed. As I began to look back, trying to soak in every wonderful moments and experiences,I do really felt a sense of gratefulness and appreciation amidst the current ‘turbulant’ our Goment is creating.The ppl that I met and talk with, regardless of race and religion, whatever background, whatever age they may be, whatever profession and position, males and females,police or no police, Bloggers and ‘blogees(like me lah)Journalist and perhaps some ‘moles’ from the evil, were all very polite, respectful, generous, patient and an atmosphere of calmness, orderly, and above all peaceful! Its impossible to explained but possible in demonstrating. This is the kind of hope RPK’s is talking about. A nation without fear and shame. I remained hopeful.
TRIBUTES AND THANKS
Tributes to everybody that make this a mesmerizing journey yet so few traveled. Wanna know who are those that came? The politicians, Supporters: those whose frustration have been ‘bottled-up’ for upteen years until recently, the blinds, the young,the old, one arm gentlemen, infant that a man brought along, toddler (last nite vigil),-mind boggering.RPK’s trial have touch ppl from every walk of lives.
SILENCE IS DEAFENING!
While all these were visible, I must make mention and pay tribute also to those who are not visible. I notice a few individual who came along and for some reason or another choose to remain ’solo’ perhaps shy to mix or afraid to mix – whatever. They are in deep sadness and hopeful as well. I can tell. It is this signal that Im receiving whenever they are around. No, they are not ’spies’. Its their eyes that tells the story. Its their silence that you hear. I did test out my hypothesis of course. I found it. Truly, if you listen hard to them, they have a story to tell you too. Thats why I share with you all bros and sis, this RPK’s rakyat power goes further and deeper than you think. Finally but not least, the SILENCE ‘not heard as in vocal’ are those like YOU! YES, YOU! NOW ON INTERNET!! Those who are outstation, Overseas, where ever you may be. YOU ARE THE GREATEST!!! KEEP UP YOUR SUPPORT!! BRAVE THE WINDS OF CHANGE!!
All Bloggers who supported RPK, ppl on Internet, rakyat like us is the extended FAMILIES of RPK Im referring. Wonder if Marina willing to adpot us? Marina?
SOMEONE SAY’S ABOUT 3 TYPES OF PPL
1. Those who watch things happen.
2. Those who make things happen.
3. Those who wonder what happen.
Whenever RPK’s near your vanicity, pls choose No2.?
Sacrify? What sacrify? No big deal, Life is but a matter of adjustment isn’t it? Never mind who we are, so long as we all share
the same aspiration and purpose of RPK, Its all that matter, We just want to be true, true to ourselves and to the nation and A TRUE RAKYAT AND FOR A BANGSA SATU!!!
FREE RPK! FREE RPK! FREE RPK! FREE ALL ISA DETAINEES.
Give thanks to God for sending RPK and family. Continue to uphold them in your prayer.
Cheers
Anil – agree that the ISA should go – but isn’t Pete in almost the same mould as Andy Martin of the US
its the oldest and most sucessful political strategy of all time – filibustering…and its gonna work for them in power no matter how much our tears or whatever…they’ll free rpk and other isa detainees when they are feeling less threatened…no sooner and no later…no matter all our demonstrations…BUT…YES…we need to keep going on…