Scenes of jubilation in court this morning after the decision Photo by Rakyat@Work
In a stunning development, Raja Petra is to be freed from ISA detention after a successful habeas corpus application.
Shah Alam High Court Judge Syed Ahmad Helmy Syed Ahmad ruled that Raja Petra’s detention was illegal and that the Home Minister had acted outside his jurisdiction when he issued a two-year detention order under Section 8(1) of the ISA.
“The atmosphere here is fantastic,” says Rakyat@Work, my contact at the scene. “When the verdict was read out, everyone erupted in jubilation so much so the judge had to admonish the crowd and remind them it was a court of law. We couldn’t help it though! A lot of people were crying openly.”
Marina rejoices after weeks of uncertainty and anguish
“RPK is still in Kamunting. They will have to send him here for the official release at 3.00pm.”
Some 80 to 100 people are now at the court premises. A group has gone to Kamunting to meet up with Raja Petra. Others have gone to celebrate and will be back at 3.00pm.
Says blog reader aaa:
Sunday vigil (in PJ) will go on. Don’t forget the rest of the ISA victims still languishing in Kamunting.
The vigil must continue till the last ISA victim is out. That will be the deserved slap to Mahathirism.
Blog reader Vijay Kumar Murugavell says the Home Minister must take responsibility:
It was mala-fide with a capital ‘M’.
This has also cast aspersions on Syed Hamid Albar’s credibility as Home Minister; he should just resign in disgrace.
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Hello BN Goverment
This is not fair, you take someone inside(Prison) & after a good number of days/months/years, than you say as below stated.
“Shah Alam High Court Judge Syed Ahmad Helmy Syed Ahmad ruled that Raja Petra’s detention was illegal and unconstitutional and that the Home Minister had acted outside his jurisdiction when he issued a two-year detention order under Section 8(1) of the ISA.”
Than what about the Home Minister, no punishment ha!?
What the ….. I don’t think Mr Albar is man enough to resign. Adik Albar please grow up boy.
Joc/Penang
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OMG? is this real?? let me smack my face again!!! Arghgh..it’s so real! Thank God!! Praise the Lord!! Hail Pete! Kick ‘em bck in da nutzz!!
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Allah Akbar!
Praise the Lord.
Thank you, Goddess of Mercy.
Welcome back RPK!
We all miss you!!!
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From our hearts I thank the legal team that worked tirelessly for this victory.This is a victory not just for RPK but for all Malaysians who have been one way or the other thru prayers ,vigils been commited to fight for justice.We may be from different races but one man managed to keep us together in our hearts and minds where it matters most.God bless YM RPK and his loving family and God bless our beloved country.
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Praise God!!!
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RPK, welcome home sir. WE rejoice with your family and all anak Bangsa Malaysia. And now, what’s the next step for the Home Minister. He should be prosecuted for acting beyond his jurisdiction. Can we see some justice, please?
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Praise the Lord.
Justice still prevails.
To the Judge who presided the case,
You will be remembered and go well in history. You have brought back hope that not all is lost in Malaysian judiciary. You gave a fair judgement on earth and on the Day of Judgement of every soul, be assured this will be a plus point for you. Thank you for being brave to give a fair verdict. Wish you all the best, always and in all ways.
RPK,
There is serious worry from all of us who care about you that you may be re-arrested again. Please leave the country ASAP. May the forces of nature be with you.
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RPK, you’re the air I breathe
Without you, I’m on oxygen support
After 54 days, I could again breathe
Hoping you, back as RPK (aka Gendolf) the White!
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I like to congratulate the Shah Alam High Court Judge Syed Ahmad HelmiSyedAhmad for his wisdom Judgement and courage to stand up for it. Malaysians are proud of you. Such actions will help restore confidence in the courts.
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Yes! Our Hero will be freed this afternoon.Thank God.
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Court frees Raja Petra (Update 3)
By M. MAGESWARI
SHAH ALAM: Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin arrived at court here at 3.05pm to be released from his two-year detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA).
High Court judge Justice Syed Ahmad Helmy Syed Ahmad on Friday morning allowed the blogger’s habeas corpus application.
Justice Syed Ahmad also ordered for Raja Petra to be brought to the Shah Alam High Court before 4pm for his immediate release.
Justice Syed Ahmad ruled that the grounds for the detention order by Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar for the blogger did not fall under the scope of Section 8(1) of the ISA.
What a shock for Home Minister (better be at his real home minister of his family, he is not fit to be Malaysia’s Home Minister). Luckily, Malaysia still has some good judges.
Congratulate to RPK, for others who are still arrested under ISA, don’t give up. Malaysian will support you all always.
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May God bless RPK.
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All Anak Bangsa Malaysia rejoice with you, Marina and your family, Sir.
We honor and salute you.
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huray!!! new beginning for malaysia.
a better tomorrow to all anak malaysia.
independant judiciary is what we need most.
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Hosanna hosanna, gloria in excelsis!!!
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