Thursday, September 25, 2008

Malaysian bloggers: one freed, one behind bars for two years

The Herald Tribune reports that Syed Azidi Syed Aziz, who writes Kickdefella, has been freed from detention. He had been arrested and investigated for sedition after publishing a picture of the Malaysian flag upside down as a form of protest.

Meanwhile....

Raja Petra has been arrested and is facing two years detention under the Internal Security Act - he's a national security risk, apparently. The man is clearly not and his detention is clearly politically motivated. A habeas corpus petition for his release will be filed soon.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

The habeas petition was heard on the 22nd, the judge apparently being 'very accommodating' and hearing all sides. A decision is expected November 7.