A touching account of Marina Lee’s visit with Raja Petra in Kamunting. Once you read this, you will know why we need to get rid of the ISA:
First time To Kamunting Detention Centre
By Marina Lee Abdullah
This morning my family and I went to Kamunting to visit Pet. This being our first time there we left home 6am just to make sure we don’t miss the schedule time allowed: 8.30am to 2pm and the family is allowed weekly visits from Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday. We brought some food, fruits, drinks, one pair of jeans, T-shirt and his glasses.
When we reached the gates of the Kamunting Detention Centre, we had to register at the gates and proceeded into the prison area, a huge area. There we had to go through another gate and had to deposit all our belongings into two lockers. Went through a door and told to go to counter 10. When we approached counter 10 there was this partition with no grills or glass, Pet was already sitting there waiting for us.
My first reaction was to run and give him a real big hug and kiss, at the same time my heart feeling so heavy seeing this hero of mine on the other side. Pet was sitting down and wearing white prison clothes. He has lost weight, looked very pale probably not seeing sunlight for almost 2 weeks now, his beard and hair growing longer.
At that point I had tears in my eyes but was trying really hard holding back my tears. I really did not want him to see me cry that would only make it really hard for him. I reached out to hold and rub his hands and did not let go for a minute. He was glad to see us because the last time we saw him was 8 days ago at Bukit Aman.
I asked him how he was coping and he said hard being under solitary confinement and it is for 3 months and after that only will he be able to interact with the other detainees. He will be moved into a dormitory where he will get to watch TV and read newspapers, New Straits Times and Utusan Malaysia.
He said he had 3 ustaz ( religious teacher) visit him this morning questioning about his religious knowledge and beliefs. The questioning was cut short cause of the family visit and would continue in the afternoon.
I told him to please be strong and don’t let them get to him. I said “Honey they have got your body but not your mind and soul, hang in there love we’ve coming to get you. The Pakatan Rakyat is on track to takeover the government. Just give us a bit more time, ok?”
I told him that this time around there is a difference on the use of ISA and that he had made that difference. There is tremendous outcry on the use of ISA and that Political Parties within the Barisan Nasional, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim the Law Minister had even resigned for the use of the ISA, the thousands of well wishes and support I have received. People all over are praying and standing behind us on this struggle for change that he has started.
I promised Pet that I will do everything I possibly can with the help of the people to get him released and I will stay strong and tough to keep that promise. I will not fail him.
He told me that word was out at the detention centre that RPK was there, and some of them manage to shout out to him across the brick wall telling him that they just saw him and his wife on TV. They were also trying to comfort him.
At one point I told him that I really needed to hug and that missed him so much and was reaching out to do that but he said he was not allowed to because there we two prison officier watching us and they were noting down everything and there were merits points given or taken away. I said “what’s that?” He said that there were certain rules for our visitation and if he break the rules visitation rites could be reduced and so on. I asked him, “you mean to say that giving you a hug is breaking the rules?” He said hugging is considered “kelakuan tak senonoh” improper or unbecoming behavior. I just could not believe it.
He then said that the first visit is the only time we are able to meet face to face and the subsequent visit will be through a screen and will have to talk on the phone. This will be for 9 months and of cause with good behavior from him. They go on merits he said like kindergarden school if you have behaved you get a candy.
He told me that he is being detained on 4 grounds,
1. 2 articles on Islam
2. The article on ‘Let’s Send the Altantuya Murderers to Hell”
3. Articles on the Leaders
4. Comments posted on the Blog, one of the commentor he mentioned was by Anti Anti-Hadith and Pet mentioned that he has his own Blog.By then we were given the last 5mins call, I then told him, “Luv please trust me, we will get you out!”
Dear readers thank you so much for the well wishes that my family and I have received from all of you and I will stay strong with your help and support to take on this fight for change where my husband has left off until he is FREED.
Lots of love from my family and me. Source: Malaysia Today
There’s another account of the visit here.
Meanwhile, Anwar has vowed to abolish the ISA should the Pakatan come to power.
Ma’am please don;t despair. The LORD above is always on your side. HE is watching and hearing all. I am very sure Pete will be out soon. May the LORD above bless Pete,you and your family.Be strong ma’am.
regards
May GOD bless all.
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I call on Pakatan Rakyat to immediately set up a special high level party organ dedicated to fighting for the release of RPK and all ISA detainees. Among its tasks should be continuous publicity (for example, a monthly electronic or other newsletter) to keep this issue in the public’s attention.
As Marina reported, RPK’s biggest worry is that he will be forgotten in three months’ time. We must do our utmost to help RPK keep up his fighting spirit. This is the least that we can do if we are to be trully faithful to the struggle for freedom and to warriors like RPK.
Anwar, Tian Chua, et al, I hope you are all listening. Anil, please pass this message to them if you can.
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“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3-10
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Anil,
I hope you don’t mind. I “copy and paste” your post to my blog today.
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Anil,
Sorry, forgot to add: “With due credit to you with link to your blog.
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There’s really nothing like the bald truth
That can be seen right through the roof
Look around you for your own kind of proof
Are there still people these days like biblical Ruth?
(C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng – 250908
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
Thur. 25th Sept. 2008.
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ISA what have you become?
A scorn of society at the hands of the crazy elites
Doing it in your name and see what get you into
Every one on the streets seem to hate you
In the beginning it was for security motives
In those years long gone in history
Yet you are still around to mock the people
In the wrong hands you become evil……
ISA you can’t be living
You have passed your life expectancy
Causing so many miseries to wives and families
Friends and colleagues missing their anchor buddies
The pages of history
You are listed as heartless piece
No soul yet you want to live
In the hands of the evil doers
ISA you should feel ashamed
You should die quickly
Change your ways
The deeds people don’t want from you
You make life a misery, a crying shame in a democratic country
ISA let your soul brings peace
Get the evil doers crossed them till they suffer pain
So they will know how people under you suffer
Don’t let the evil doers escape!
ISA it is time you disappear
Into your world counting in history
Of the draconian law cheating democracy
It is time you wave goodbye
And let us live in peace………
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Let nobody who thinks Malaysia is a civilised nation read this article without despair and anger. But let nobody who genuinely cares to make our society a better one not find hope and light in it as well. The time is near
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I have made a call in my blog to flood all BN’s Raya open house with “free RPK and the rest of ISA detainees”, I know you can muster something up, if you think it proper, then please get something going for this Raya. Don’t let the …. have such a happy Raya while some are in detention.
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My family and I will send a card to RPK every month until he is released. Even if the wardens at Kamunting do not let him have these cards they will know that RPK is in our hearts. Let us send these cards in the thousands.
Marina must know that RPK will not be forgotten. I am not even a Malaysian but RPK has inspired in me a love for this country and a hope for its future.
RPK’s articles have helped me understand what it means to be impassioned and selfless. On top of that, he has the charisma and creative flair to inspire a generation.
I come from a country where we take freedom of speech and expression for granted. I have never experienced this kind of system where people can be imprisoned indefinitely for having an opinion or trying to educate others.
I will be telling RPK’s story to my children and grandchildren. I will be telling his story to my friends and family overseas.
We will also fly a yellow ribbon on our car.
I urge all Malaysians to do so too. If I can feel RPK and his family’s love for this country as a foreigner then I believe Malaysians have even more reason to feel an even greater sense of pride that you have such a wonderful citizen among you.
Let us remind each other of this brave man’s fight for justice and a better future for all Malaysians. I look forward to seeing others fly a yellow ribbon from their cars. Please do. It will be good to encourage each other and remind ourselves how lucky we are to have such a good man among us.
We will also continue randomly sending cards/ postcards to other ISA detainees to remind them that the people on the outside are aware of their plight and that we are working on bringing them justice and a fair trial and, hopefully, freedom.
There is a list of detainees available at Haris Ibrahim’s blogsite, I believe. I’m not sure of the link but I think you can enter via Malaysiakita.
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RPK, Marina and family stay strong and have faith. The truth will always prevail. The truth always triumphs over lies, the good over evil. History will vindicate your profound committment to fight for justice, stand up resolutely for what is right and defend the oppressed. RPK, you are our only true Malaysian HERO and will always be no mattter how long UMNO deprived us of you physically. UMNO’s vain attempt to gag you with draconian means speak loud volumes of the skeletons in their closet. In fact, they have immortalized you as our patriot. I’ll pray that you be freed and good sense prevails. Nobody can imprison our spirit.
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Your comment is much appreciated, Shylock. God bless you and your family, Marina.
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In addition of Candlelight Vigil. I would like to suggest all NGOs to lodge police report on Gov, Pak Lah and Syed Hamid for misusing ISA as a political tool to stay in power.
Tresa Kok too must not delay on suing gov for misusing ISA.
I believe this will add more pressure on Gov to abolish ISA. Lets do it when the isue is still hot.
Act now act fast.
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I’m not in the position to speak on the Islam articles but I didn’t know ISA could be used (it should never be used!) against our critics. I thought we have laws against defamation, if there was any-lah?
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kak MARINA,stay strong for RPK, GOD BLESS, and let`s pray for RPK`S release to see a new dawn for malaysia.SELAMAT HARI RAYA TO EVERYBODY at home & my warmest regards to RPK.
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Sis Marina,
I just can’t imagine the pain that you, family & Your darling hubby going thru. I feel as Sis Marina said, recent arrest under ISA is one of it’s kind & alot of outcry from public including people from BN.
RPK’s detention in Kamunting is like putting a bait, this will get the whole Kamunting Detention Centre down & abolish ISA once for all. His detention in Kamunting will make history, cos it’s going to be last & the end of ISA.
DSAI & Pakatan Rakyat, you are the chosen ones to lead/Govern Malaysia. Your 1st Task, free our fellow citizens & let their loved ones smile again.
The Almighty slow to act but sure to act. We pray that all the detained friends will be strengthen by the Almighty physically & mentally.
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I cry when reading what Marina wrote .. A guy who speak the truth and get jailed without any trial .. that is a bad day for Malaysian ..
A warrior will not die , warrior will be remembered for life ..
”
William Wallace: Aye, fight and you may die. Run, and you’ll live… at least a while. And dying in your beds, many years from now, would you be willin’ to trade ALL the days, from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance, to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they’ll never take… OUR FREEDOM!”
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Puan Marina, Cik Suraya, Cik Sara
your strength is admirable! i salute RPK, i salute you and your family! i had to hold back my tears when i read it. our prayers are with all of you. May GOD bless all of you. Ma’am – you are one of the ‘iron lady’ that all women will salute (the other being Datin Sri Wan Azizah). Take care and GOD bless you.
DSAI – please, please, please take over ASAP! Anak-anak bangsa Malaysia is looking forward to having you lead us to freedom and prosperity, Sir!!
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correction – i truely believe not only all women, but men too..tabik hormat!
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Marina, like thousands of RPK’s supporters, I will walk with you, if you need to cry, I will cry with you, every step of the way.
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Really made me wanna cry.
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Be strong. The fight has just begun.
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RPK is in Kamunting for us… but I am a bit uncomfortable with the ‘silence’ from top PKR leaders on his detention in Kamunting. Hey guys, whats going on?
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It brings tears to my eyes reading Marina’s account of her visit to Kamunting. Yes, be strong and believe in God Almighty, He will do the right things by us…ALWAYS! Marina, please tell Pete to stay strong and we will be with him no matter how long he is going to be kept inside. We will not forget about him and justice will prevail in the end I am sure of that!
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! BET RPK IS NOW FREAKING SCARED & HIS **** HAVE SHRUNKED TO BE AS SMALL AS A BIJI SAGA….HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
WHERE’S THE **** OF STEEL??? DISAPPEARED SUDDENLY???
HEY MARINA, SINCE U WANT TO HUG SO MUCH & YOU CAN’T HUG YA ******* STUPID HUSBAND…IT’S TIME YOU TAKE THE CHANCE TO GO…. (deleted)
KAKAKAKAKAKA!!
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