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 lady.
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 into laugther. I suppose RPK is also laughing inside.
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.
0830: People are still coming in; it’s a bright morning as the sun shines brightly. I talk to a few people about last nite’s vigil. There were Special branch people last nght, but they stayed clear of the crowd.
0800: Court room all full. At least 25 more are outside in the courtyard. This morning more new faces. T-shirts, hot items. Took a peek inside, saw RPK talking to his family and lawyers. Quite noisy inside, can’t get in.-anilnetto
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