Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email Since Waytha was diagnosed with heart-related problem (rare heart condition known as Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), an inherited heart muscle disorder where damaged heart muscle is gradually replaced by scar tissue and fat. A recognised cause of sudden death in the young, the condition may cause abnormal electrical heart rhythms and weakening of the pumping action of the heart), he has expressed his intention to return to Malaysia (“tanah tumpah darahku” – place of birth, I guess) to be with his family while he get more treatment and recovers. 2 days ago, the proposed surgery has been postponed to today due to his deteriorating health.
He has since been quarantined at a specialist heart centre on a 48-hour observational period, after which doctors will decide on whether or not to carry out the operation to place an implant in his heart. He had been advised that he would run the risk of complications such as cardiac arrest and puncture of the heart should the surgery proceed.
There some issues regarding the status of Waytha’s passport. Waytha said that his passport was revoked (and I got a comment posting the content of a memo supposedly ordering the revocation – but its unverified). This is rebutted by Syed Hamid who said that Waytha has returned his passport to the Malaysian High Commission in London and is travelling with British travel documents (issued by the British government so that he can move around). I still remember the home minister saying that the passport had expired and now saying its been returned to the High Commission. In fact, he was quoted in NST as saying “We have just sent his new passport to the Malaysian High Commission office in London but he has yet to collect it.” Which is which now? Our minister also goes off-tangent by saying that Waytha is still a citizen. Of course he’s still a Malaysian citizen. The issue is with is travel documents, not citizenship.
There were few “guarantees” that HINDRAF wanted from the government in order to ensure Waytha’s safe passage back and subsequent freedom from persecution. However, I reiterate that its wishful thinking. Its not possible for Home Minister Syed Hamid to offer any sort of concession, nor can his words be believed by Waytha’s team. The Home Minister gave a grim reminder (or warning):
Asked today at the Parliament lobby if action would be taken against Waythamorrthy if he returns, Syed Hamid declined to give a direct answer.
“Everyone is subject to the law… everyone has to face the consequence,” was all he would say.
So, Waytha is free to return but… he’ll be sent to Kamunting under ISA as it was already mentioned before. That’s what I think will happen.
I would like to suggest to Mr.Waytha don’t come back now. Wait till BN powerless and law and order is reinstalled in Malaysia.