Raja Petra missing: The true story PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 23 April 2009 13:44
Source: http://mt.m2day.org/2008/content/view/20993/84/
(World Futures) - Blogger and Editor of Malaysia-Today website Raja Petra Kamarudin is missing and did not appear in court today, prompting the court to issue a warrant of arrest against him. Where is RPK, as he is better known, and why did he go missing?
In a posting on his blog this morning RPK claimed that he had decided to become a fugitive. He added that he wanted to avoid being detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) once again. In earlier postings he said he will go in exile and will never come to the Selangor State again due to his feud with the Sultan of Selangor.
RPK had warned his readers that he was the target of yet another ISA arrest after Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak took power on 3rd April this year. RPK campaigned heavily against Prime Minister Najib Razak, attacking him and his wife and accusing them of involvement in the murder of Altantyuya Shaariibuu, the Mongolian lover of the PM's 'advisor' Abdul Razak Baginda.
Sources said RPK was being sought well before the tripple by-elections were held on 7th April and that many police road blocks in Klang Valley in Selangor were actual attempts at locating and spotting RPK who was to be arrested on the spot. RPK did mention in one of his blog entries that he was being sought and a fresh arrest warrant under the ISA was issued on his name after the 3rd April.
The news of the arrest of 3 men under the ISA, news that was released after the PM Najib Razak took office, reinforced the beliefs that RPK was next on the list. However, the arrests were carried out before PM Najib took office and was a final salvo of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi instead.
It appears that RPK has decided to be absent from the case against him today in order to force the authorities to take action against him. With the fresh warrant of arrest against RPK, some quarters will support the decision that he has to go MIA - Missing in Action - in order to be able to continue his campaign against the Barisan National (BN) government and to achieve his aim at toppling the regime of Najib Tun Razak.
It is possible however that Tun Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's former Prime Minister, may intervene in the RPK-Najib Razak tussle. RPK has total respect for the elderly Tun Mahathir who is said to have forced his weight against the Abdullah Badawi government to get RPK to be released from ISA detention last year. Raja Petra was in for the long haul and was expected to be released only after 2 to 4 years in detention but pressure from the former PM and the Selangor Palace may have bent the arms of the then Interior Minister and strong man Syed Hamid Albar.
Ironically enough, Syed Hamid Albar became a political victim of the ISA since he has been dropped as Minister in the cabinet of Najib Razak.
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written by Kaneeneh, April 23, 2009 13:52:57
Whatever is brewing, RPK can do no wrong.
We are after the Shameless PM who murdered a preganant Mongolian woman.
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written by Godflesh, April 23, 2009 14:03:49
YM Pete, Pls be safe. Enough of the nonsense of wanting to die a martyr. You're more valuable to Malaysians when your're not behind bars. You ARE our only symbol of hope. Knowing that you are safe keeps our spirits up. Pls don't ever let them get you. Wished I had hugged you when I had the chance! Godspeed RPK....
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written by Ken Liew, April 23, 2009 14:03:58
When the BN did Wrong, It is the media's wrong. // When someone pin-point the wrong doing of BN. Its an act of BETRAYING COUNTRY.
I do admire the MALAYSIA BOLEH~! where anything and everything is possible.
Malaysia = UMNO Governmenting party. Malaysia dont belong to ALL Malaysian. That a fact. SO, if Malaysia dont belong to you and me...... WTF we are paying taxes for?? when it all goes to the pocket of UMNO~!!
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written by educationist, April 23, 2009 14:05:19
Well, I can only hope RPK and wife has planned their temporary exit, physically, from Malaysian soil well.
Let's hope RPK will continue to spearhead the rakyat's struggle for a more fair, just and democractic Malaysia.
Take care and fare thee well!!
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written by biggun129, April 23, 2009 14:06:30
Now,only Tun Mahathir can help RPK, and if RPK is being provided shelter by our Tun, will the PDRM storm the hideout and get hold of RPK?First, we must find out the hideout provided by Tun, somewhere not around Selangor, where will it be?And the MT folks will then turn up and surround the hide out to protect RPK, liked what happened previously,supporters surround the residence of Dato Harun Idris the previous MB of Selangor to protect him from being arrested by the authorities!
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written by Kunta Kinte, April 23, 2009 14:11:01
When you cannot get a fair trial in this country, they getting away is the best option. If RPK has left the country, I am truly happy for him and Marina. The way the courts are ruling judgment these days, you can just name them UMNO courts. Justice will never prevail in Bolehland! Stay safe RPK, like you said if Baginda can do it after a murder, why should you be deprived just by writing some articles?
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written by teo siew chin, April 23, 2009 14:12:31
YM RPK is safely residing in SH.Albar's house for his protection.
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written by indianputra, April 23, 2009 14:17:01
RPK, for once is getting stupid!! Why the exile? What has he got to gain from it? Why can't he be like all the rest of the Malaysians. He is being so egoistic that it is a pain to read about it.
RPK, while you are glorifying in your massive egoism and stupidity, the rakyat who loves you are 'suffering' whenever you are punished by the law.
Come on lah!! RPK, please be normal.
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written by wannabepatriotic, April 23, 2009 14:35:09
RPK sir,
I reside outside of SEL and would welcome you anytime to be a guest in my humble home. you know how to get in touch of me.
Take care, and God speed.
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written by ahmadneil, April 23, 2009 14:39:12
Hishammuddin must come out and issue a statement ,guaranteeing the safety of RPK.
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written by Oyster, April 23, 2009 14:45:42
Until today the Police have still not found the killers of the little girl found in a sports bag.I doubt very much if they can find RPK and if they do they should be asked about the missing children that they promised they would find.
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written by hiro, April 23, 2009 15:05:25
If RPK's suspicion is true that the government is going to charge him with waging war against the ruler, then indeed democracy, rule of law and good governance will finally be blown to bits. The electoral consequences will be severe for BN. And the repercussions will go beyond BN, for the rulers will be regarded as being complicit in this flexing of might over reason. The federal government should do well to issue a statement guaranteeing no such charge will be proferred against RPK. Let him have his day in the courts to prove Altantuya link to Najib.
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written by mountain man, April 23, 2009 15:12:09
RPK, please be safe and continue to direct your campaign remotely from overseas, don't give a damn to these corrupted bustards and let them have a chance to get you. LONG LIVE RPK! For those who are still muddle headed and support such a corrupted regime, they will regret one day, it is their loss not to take heed of you well intended advice.
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written by ibabonma, April 23, 2009 15:38:38
Pete, if you may need some money from us, just say so.
Just a piece of my experience. My friend that went by the name of Zul was detained under ISA simply because he (we) befriend a next door neighbor for about a year and damned it, he turned out to be a siput babi SB, by the name of Syed.
Listen to my late father: Never trust policemen!
(I am Najib, I am worried. He may release the photograph at Ming Court Singapore! Damn you RPK! How to get him? Is RPK at Ulambatu? or, Nicaragua? or, at one of the istana?)
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written by Proarte, April 23, 2009 15:43:11
"RPK has total respect for the elderly Tun Mahathir who is said to have forced his weight against the Abdullah Badawi government to get RPK to be released from ISA detention last year"
This article is full of nonsense which insults the intelligence of MT readers. Mahathir was responsible for decimating the Malaysian Judiciary which has had far reaching and very damaging consequences on governance, security, the economy, human rights and racial harmony in Malaysia.
If RPK has 'total respect' for a man responsible for making racism, corruption, discrimination and religious intolerance a way of life in Malaysia then RPK needs to have his head examined and perhaps all the accusations against Najib and Rosmah in connection with the Altantunya murder is the product of his deranged imagination.
Perhaps Mahathir engineered this whole Altantunya issue with the help of Raja Petra in order to damage Najib and make him a lame duck PM and Mahathir could then be the back seat driver or de facto Prime Minister. smilies/grin.gif
I would be very wary of being dependent on Mahahthir and I hope RPK has not become the latest victim of this Machiavellian Manipulator.
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written by SaveUsFromBN, April 23, 2009 15:44:15
Did any of u guys see him in Bangsar shopping complex tis morning?....
.....hmmmmmmm
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written by Limang, April 23, 2009 16:31:25
Just received 5 sms from reliable witnesses:
SMS 1: RPK seen with wife in Bangkok, joining the red shirt.
SMS 2: RPK seen loitering around dictatorthir's one-million dollar residence.
sms 3: RPK seen eating roti channai in Malacca.
sms 4: RPK seen in Batang Ai longhouse in Sarawak.
sms 5: RPK and family seen climbing Mount Kinabalu in Sabah.
Wait, more sms coming. . . .
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written by tuankujuki, April 23, 2009 16:50:45
New sms of RPK's whereabouts:
SMS 1: RPK is running because he doesn't like the dogs UMNONOK is using to catch him
SMS 2: RPK is testing the two new Scorpene subs in France with Razak Bagindoor
SMS 3: RPK is in Kuala Terengganu eating keropok lekor with
SMS 4: A blank message ........ RPK is lost in the vastnest of this world and nobody, nobody will ever finds him unless he wants to be found ...... LOL
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written by malgal, April 23, 2009 17:15:15
no wonder rpk prefers not to be taken. it is not a level playing field.
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written by Farting Toucan, April 23, 2009 17:29:58
written by indianputra, April 23, 2009 14:17:01
RPK, for once is getting stupid!! Why the exile? What has he got to gain from it? Why can't he be like all the rest of the Malaysians. He is being so egoistic that it is a pain to read about it.
Come on lah!! RPK, please be normal.
Indianputra, what's your point? RPK has nothing to gain from being in exile except having some limited freedom, but does he have a choice? OK, the choice of being behind bars with the keys thrown away. Is that your idea of being normal? What asinine comments speaking from the comfort of your home.
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written by Comodo, April 23, 2009 17:46:52
Take care my Hero!!!!!!!!
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written by Sabahfan, April 23, 2009 21:07:13
I TOTALLY AGREE...
WHEN WE HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE FOR THE MOMENT, WE MUST HIDE FROM UMNO REGIME..
AND COME OUT ONCE A WHILE TO FIGHT A GUERRILLA WARFARE..
THATS THE ONLY WAY WITH A DICTATORIAL REGIME WHICH CAN ONLY BE WORSE THAN ISRAEL WHICH THE MALAZUT SO CONDEMNED.. WELL IF ISRAEL IS BAD, UMNO REGIME HAS TO BE 100 TIMES WORSE
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