JAKARTA, June 1 – Indonesian model Manohara Odelia Pinot’s escape was the page one lead for Jakarta tabloids and broadsheets apart from the nation’s online media, as she related her marital experience and run from her Kelantan prince husband.
The 17-year-old beauty has declared she will not return to her husband Tengku Muhammad Fakhry after her escape when she dramatically pushed the emergency button in a hotel lift in Singapore.
The reports said Indonesian embassy officials in Singapore together with the republic’s police force reunited her with her mother Daisy Fajarina who had publicised Manohara’s plight two months ago.
Friends of the Kelantan prince told the Indonesian media that he has denied her allegations and is willing to divorce her just 10 months after they were married last August 26.
Both the prince and Manohara were in Singapore where the Kelantan sultan is seeking treatment for a heart ailment.
Local press reports say the Indonesian-American beauty flew home Sunday morning and said she was no longer in love with the prince whom she accused of sexual abuse and violence.
“I am afraid of the daily sex abuse and violence,” the Banjarmasin Post quoted Manohara as saying.
Daisy had earlier claimed her daughter was kept incommunicado since last February 26 after the family went to Mecca for a pilgrimage.
“I don’t sleep every day until about 4am in fear of getting an injection or being drugged,” said the model who was named one of Indonesia’s 100 Precious Women by Harper’s Bazaar magazine.
Family lawyer Yuli Andre Darma told reporters that Manohara has yet to decide her future and will stay at the family home in Slipi, west Jakarta.
“What is clear is she won’t decide in the near future. But it is up to Manohara whether she wants to return or not,” the lawyer said.
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written by Andrew, June 01, 2009
written by Andrew, June 01, 2009
Trust the Malaysians to be doing these kinds of perversities... Malaysia Boleh!
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written by goldenscreen, June 01, 2009
written by goldenscreen, June 01, 2009
So now the true story emerges. Shame on the mainstream media for painting a false picture of reality, but we forgive you mainstream media only because we don't give two $hits about your propaganda crap.
Shame on you The Star, New Straits Times, Utusan for printing the news that Manohara was fine and all was hunky dory when she and her abusive husband emerged at a wedding. As if you didn't know the fear that an abused wife faces especially when she is still living among the pro-UMNO Kelantan palace. You didn't even asked her did you whether she was abused?
All you lying sacks of potatoes did was take her photo and say she was fine and then come out and condemn the bloggers for spreading false news and ask bloggers to apologise. Who should apologise now Syed Nazri, Wong Chun Wai, Awang Selamat and the whole lot of you supporters of wife beating? We demand an apology from the useless mainstream media, but we won't be holding our breath for any.
Shame on you The Star, New Straits Times, Utusan for printing the news that Manohara was fine and all was hunky dory when she and her abusive husband emerged at a wedding. As if you didn't know the fear that an abused wife faces especially when she is still living among the pro-UMNO Kelantan palace. You didn't even asked her did you whether she was abused?
All you lying sacks of potatoes did was take her photo and say she was fine and then come out and condemn the bloggers for spreading false news and ask bloggers to apologise. Who should apologise now Syed Nazri, Wong Chun Wai, Awang Selamat and the whole lot of you supporters of wife beating? We demand an apology from the useless mainstream media, but we won't be holding our breath for any.
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written by Tammy, June 01, 2009
written by Tammy, June 01, 2009
Why are we paying taxes to support idiots like this? Malaysia boleh.
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written by Helena, June 01, 2009
written by Helena, June 01, 2009
This is what Jakarta Post wrote about the matter today.
Click weblink http://www.thejakartapost.com/...scape.html for actual story.
Meanwhile here is the text form.
Title: Model home safely after dramatic escape
Joyful return: Daisy Fajarina kisses her daughter Manohara Odelia at their residence in Slipi, West Jakarta on Sunday, shortly after speaking with journalists about Monohara’s dramatic escape from a hotel in Singapore. JP/R.Berto Wedhatama
Daisy Fajarina proved she was not just being an overprotective mother or looking for instant fame as she and her daughter, Manohara Odelia Pinot, joyfully returned to Jakarta on Sunday, after a dramatic escape from a hotel in Singapore where Manohara was kept by her allegedly abusive royal husband.
Speaking to a press conference in Jakarta, the Indonesian model recounted her dramatic escape: she had to hideout in a bathroom to buy time, refuse injections against her will and repeatedly pressed the emergency button on the elevator before Singaporean police came to rescue her.
“They then brought me to a room. Mother came to me not long after and I embraced her at once,” she said, as quoted by Detik.com.
Daisy had frequently appeared on TV gossip shows claiming her 17-year-old daughter had been kidnapped and abused by her husband, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry, the prince of the Kelantan Sultanate. She pleaded for the help of government officials, lawmakers, rights activists and religious leaders to release her daughter, while her in-laws in Malaysia downplayed her allegations.
Manohara said she was in Singapore to visit Kelantan Sultan Ismail Petra, who was brought to the city-state for heart treatment. She was informed by a member of the Kelantan sultanate, whom she declined to name, that her mother would meet her there and take her home.
The royal family initially planned to stay there for five weeks but when they knew Daisy was flying to Singapore they decided to shorten their visit, Manohara told reporters. She said she was about to be locked in the sultan’s room before she managed to escape.
Daisy’s lawyer, Yuli Andre Darma, was quoted by Detik.com as saying Daisy coordinated with the American and Indonesian Embassies in Singapore to rescue Manohara after receiving information of Manohara’s visit. An FBI agent, he added, was also involved in the rescue mission.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Teuku Faizasyah confirmed the involvement of US embassy officials, but said he did not know whether the US Federal Bureau of Investigation took part in the process. “I cannot verify that,” he said.
The US embassy was involved because the biological father of Manohara is an American, which makes her an American national, he said. He denied the embassies had orchestrated the rescue mission with Daisy and her lawyers. “The US and Indonesian embassies were contacted by the Singaporean police [after they rescued her].”
Upon her return, Manohara confirmed her mother’s claims of ill-treatment at the hands of her husband, saying that hers was just one example of how bad Indonesians are treated in their neighboring country.
She said her husband thought of her as his “property” and that she was treated like a “toy” during her stay with the royal family. “To Fakhry, Mano is like a toy. Fakhry said, ‘you are my property’,” she said.
She said that she had been sexually abused by her husband, who at one time slashed her with a razor. She was also forced to receive fertility injections.
Daisy’s lawyers said they would report Fakhry to the police now that they have evidence of the abuse. “Manohara’s arrival and her testimony that she had been ill-treated are evidence that this is not mere gossip,” Darma said.
Manohara also called for the ousting of Indonesian ambassador to Malaysia, Dai Bachtiar, for failing to help her and instead telling the media she was fine. The Foreign Ministry, however, said the demand was out of proportion, adding that the embassy there had done what it could.
Manohara is seeking a divorce.
Click weblink http://www.thejakartapost.com/...scape.html for actual story.
Meanwhile here is the text form.
Title: Model home safely after dramatic escape
Joyful return: Daisy Fajarina kisses her daughter Manohara Odelia at their residence in Slipi, West Jakarta on Sunday, shortly after speaking with journalists about Monohara’s dramatic escape from a hotel in Singapore. JP/R.Berto Wedhatama
Daisy Fajarina proved she was not just being an overprotective mother or looking for instant fame as she and her daughter, Manohara Odelia Pinot, joyfully returned to Jakarta on Sunday, after a dramatic escape from a hotel in Singapore where Manohara was kept by her allegedly abusive royal husband.
Speaking to a press conference in Jakarta, the Indonesian model recounted her dramatic escape: she had to hideout in a bathroom to buy time, refuse injections against her will and repeatedly pressed the emergency button on the elevator before Singaporean police came to rescue her.
“They then brought me to a room. Mother came to me not long after and I embraced her at once,” she said, as quoted by Detik.com.
Daisy had frequently appeared on TV gossip shows claiming her 17-year-old daughter had been kidnapped and abused by her husband, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry, the prince of the Kelantan Sultanate. She pleaded for the help of government officials, lawmakers, rights activists and religious leaders to release her daughter, while her in-laws in Malaysia downplayed her allegations.
Manohara said she was in Singapore to visit Kelantan Sultan Ismail Petra, who was brought to the city-state for heart treatment. She was informed by a member of the Kelantan sultanate, whom she declined to name, that her mother would meet her there and take her home.
The royal family initially planned to stay there for five weeks but when they knew Daisy was flying to Singapore they decided to shorten their visit, Manohara told reporters. She said she was about to be locked in the sultan’s room before she managed to escape.
Daisy’s lawyer, Yuli Andre Darma, was quoted by Detik.com as saying Daisy coordinated with the American and Indonesian Embassies in Singapore to rescue Manohara after receiving information of Manohara’s visit. An FBI agent, he added, was also involved in the rescue mission.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Teuku Faizasyah confirmed the involvement of US embassy officials, but said he did not know whether the US Federal Bureau of Investigation took part in the process. “I cannot verify that,” he said.
The US embassy was involved because the biological father of Manohara is an American, which makes her an American national, he said. He denied the embassies had orchestrated the rescue mission with Daisy and her lawyers. “The US and Indonesian embassies were contacted by the Singaporean police [after they rescued her].”
Upon her return, Manohara confirmed her mother’s claims of ill-treatment at the hands of her husband, saying that hers was just one example of how bad Indonesians are treated in their neighboring country.
She said her husband thought of her as his “property” and that she was treated like a “toy” during her stay with the royal family. “To Fakhry, Mano is like a toy. Fakhry said, ‘you are my property’,” she said.
She said that she had been sexually abused by her husband, who at one time slashed her with a razor. She was also forced to receive fertility injections.
Daisy’s lawyers said they would report Fakhry to the police now that they have evidence of the abuse. “Manohara’s arrival and her testimony that she had been ill-treated are evidence that this is not mere gossip,” Darma said.
Manohara also called for the ousting of Indonesian ambassador to Malaysia, Dai Bachtiar, for failing to help her and instead telling the media she was fine. The Foreign Ministry, however, said the demand was out of proportion, adding that the embassy there had done what it could.
Manohara is seeking a divorce.
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written by helen chang, June 01, 2009
written by helen chang, June 01, 2009
At 17th what u know.... not more than just "puppy love" or rather "monkey love"... pity for the lady family.. for almost 10 month got no income... at 17th u should sent ur daughter study no modelling around.. or rather u make most benefit of it...my condelence...
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written by Richard, June 01, 2009
written by Richard, June 01, 2009
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_...index_html
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/27/nation/3779159&sec=nation
MSM report on this in April, spinning it out of context. We dont forget!!!!
Now they say "friends" of the prince denied these abuse allegations and the price was willing to divorce her. why appear so loving back in April and pretend all is fine? When Najib declined to comment on the issue during his visit to Jakarta, it is already a clear sign what is mentioned is the truth.
Headlines all over just across the straits. As usual, our MSM is not reporting her escape and her story. Really a shame & I am not surprised if they say this is "self-censorship" by the press.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/27/nation/3779159&sec=nation
MSM report on this in April, spinning it out of context. We dont forget!!!!
Now they say "friends" of the prince denied these abuse allegations and the price was willing to divorce her. why appear so loving back in April and pretend all is fine? When Najib declined to comment on the issue during his visit to Jakarta, it is already a clear sign what is mentioned is the truth.
Headlines all over just across the straits. As usual, our MSM is not reporting her escape and her story. Really a shame & I am not surprised if they say this is "self-censorship" by the press.
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written by haroon, June 01, 2009
written by haroon, June 01, 2009
yeah Malaysia boleh! this royal family have done us proud in putting Malaysia in the map of the world.....as an internationally renowned malfunction country. congratulation!
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written by Abdul Said, June 01, 2009
written by Abdul Said, June 01, 2009
Very interesting!! I wonder whether Manohara would be banned from entering Malaysia for spilling the beans (rotten ones)!!
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written by d_sticks, June 01, 2009
written by d_sticks, June 01, 2009
I find it amazing the star and the rest still haven't found out about this news...maybe we should get them to read themalaysianinsider and malaysiakini.......
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written by nawawimohamad, June 01, 2009
written by nawawimohamad, June 01, 2009
The are many wife beaters who are not being punished since the women themselves do not make the police reports or just thinking about the future of the children. The women prefer to bear all the sufferings instead of goiing to the authorities.
There are also occassions where the authorities are not helpful, thinking that it is just one of the ordinary domestic problems. Moreover they hate going to the court as witnesses.
These wife beaters should be dealt with and punished with at least 20 lashes of the cane. BUT the wives MUST expose the torture they are facing instead of denying or trying to give their husbands second changes.
There are also many wives who prefer to conceal the matter for years, still hoping for change and some waited until old age. This is just foolish and if the women chose not to take action despite the repeated abuses for years, then they rightly deserve it.
According to the law, neighbours or persons who know about the abuses could also report on behalf of the victims. Infact if the women died due to the abuses and the neighbour knew but did not report to the authorities,they can also be prosecuted for not taking the action to report. But these neighbours would be facing a dilema as being seen as busy bodies, more so if the victim themselves refused to concur with the neighbour's report.
There are also occassions where the authorities are not helpful, thinking that it is just one of the ordinary domestic problems. Moreover they hate going to the court as witnesses.
These wife beaters should be dealt with and punished with at least 20 lashes of the cane. BUT the wives MUST expose the torture they are facing instead of denying or trying to give their husbands second changes.
There are also many wives who prefer to conceal the matter for years, still hoping for change and some waited until old age. This is just foolish and if the women chose not to take action despite the repeated abuses for years, then they rightly deserve it.
According to the law, neighbours or persons who know about the abuses could also report on behalf of the victims. Infact if the women died due to the abuses and the neighbour knew but did not report to the authorities,they can also be prosecuted for not taking the action to report. But these neighbours would be facing a dilema as being seen as busy bodies, more so if the victim themselves refused to concur with the neighbour's report.
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written by steven chan, June 01, 2009
written by steven chan, June 01, 2009
buat malu for Malaysia. I was in Indonesia last month when her mum was denied entry to Malaysia. I was constantly asked by my Indonesia business contact who was this old botak that is so powerful as to tell Immigration what to do. Now, she managed to get free. I cannot imagine what will be reported by Indonesia press. This has greatly tarnish the image of Malaysia with all the young girls from overseas being sexually exploited and even murdered on our soils. What do you intend to, may i asked our IGP and our new foreign minister.
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written by thetatt, June 01, 2009
written by thetatt, June 01, 2009
Malaysia Boleh!
i wish Manohara a more rewarding life in the future.
i wish Manohara a more rewarding life in the future.
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written by Stand_on_our_feet, June 01, 2009
written by Stand_on_our_feet, June 01, 2009
I am sorry and glad the poor 17-year old girl freed the country alive. Then what next ?
Here is the option :
1) Divorce. Just name your price, get pay and get over with it..
2) Prepare to have short-episod of diplomatic drama for probably 1 - 2 month and get nothing out of it.
3) Sue the prince for abuse, if you can...but in this part of the world...dream on.
4) Write a book and earn some educational fund..after all the above.
Dear Monahara, if you read this comment (if this manage to slip MI censorship), I am not mean or heartless...what you did with you life was pure gamble and too bad, the result was not what you expected...btw this sad episod do serve a good wake-up call to those young folly teenage girl. Good luck to you, stay calm and for heavan sake, try use a bit of your brain this time !
Here is the option :
1) Divorce. Just name your price, get pay and get over with it..
2) Prepare to have short-episod of diplomatic drama for probably 1 - 2 month and get nothing out of it.
3) Sue the prince for abuse, if you can...but in this part of the world...dream on.
4) Write a book and earn some educational fund..after all the above.
Dear Monahara, if you read this comment (if this manage to slip MI censorship), I am not mean or heartless...what you did with you life was pure gamble and too bad, the result was not what you expected...btw this sad episod do serve a good wake-up call to those young folly teenage girl. Good luck to you, stay calm and for heavan sake, try use a bit of your brain this time !
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written by Be Honorable, June 01, 2009
written by Be Honorable, June 01, 2009
She is a brave young lady. It is a shame that the government has not responded to such issues and worst the DPM said it is a personal matter. It is a matter that reflect badly the image of the "royal Family". As a Malaysian down under people would just laugh at us that we support such a barbaric move.
Hey, the DPM, don't you have a sense of righteousness. What is moral. A common man who know such matter that happen to a neighbour would aalso report to the police and you in such a "respectable" position do nothing about it. It is a shame on the nation. We Malaysian must stand up for what is right.
Hey, the DPM, don't you have a sense of righteousness. What is moral. A common man who know such matter that happen to a neighbour would aalso report to the police and you in such a "respectable" position do nothing about it. It is a shame on the nation. We Malaysian must stand up for what is right.
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written by angryaboutanything, June 01, 2009
written by angryaboutanything, June 01, 2009
Good for Manohara to come out and make your statement. Show the press the proof that's with you. Dont let the monster make excuses and lies. Don't give him time to cover his tracks. And of course, remember go back to Malaysia and make a police report. Force the ROYAL police to act. See da Prince dare try to capture you again onot.
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written by garuda, June 01, 2009
written by garuda, June 01, 2009
My Indonesian friends seem very angered with this issue, many have asked what we are going to do about this, i reply honestly..NOTHING!!!
What can we do anyway? Its upsetting that there are people above the law so what can we say? We can only sympathise with her hoping it wont recur anymore. Its so hard to explain to people who are our neighbours yet have laws that can stifle anyone, we cant do that.
What can we do anyway? Its upsetting that there are people above the law so what can we say? We can only sympathise with her hoping it wont recur anymore. Its so hard to explain to people who are our neighbours yet have laws that can stifle anyone, we cant do that.
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written by Helena, June 01, 2009
written by Helena, June 01, 2009
Malaysian Immigration, please check if her exit info is still in your records.
As it is we are still wondering how arrival details of a North Asian pregant female went missing.
She too is now no more!
The Indonesian lass was a bit more lucky.
Though she was 'taken away' from the Middle East to Malaysia, she managed to return to Indonesia via Singapore. Most important, she is still alive. Thats what matters.
We cannot afford to have another foreign female, going missing in this beloved country.
As it is we are still wondering how arrival details of a North Asian pregant female went missing.
She too is now no more!
The Indonesian lass was a bit more lucky.
Though she was 'taken away' from the Middle East to Malaysia, she managed to return to Indonesia via Singapore. Most important, she is still alive. Thats what matters.
We cannot afford to have another foreign female, going missing in this beloved country.
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written by Ryan, June 01, 2009
written by Ryan, June 01, 2009
And not a word from our main stream media. Like the incident never happened.
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written by rocky, June 01, 2009
written by rocky, June 01, 2009
just got back from Indonesia. The lady's face is all over the paper and TV. she speaks very well and does it in english as well. She is no dumbo. It is a PR nightmare and I felt so shameful as a Malaysian regardless if her story is new or not cos she could not get help in Malaysia as she claimed.
she claims she has pics. if what she say is true, malaysian govt better take action instead of closing one eye.
she claims she has pics. if what she say is true, malaysian govt better take action instead of closing one eye.
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written by YNWA, June 01, 2009
written by YNWA, June 01, 2009
Fellow readers,
If you wish to know in detail, do the following steps:
1) type "google.com"
2) type indonesia newspapers.........
From there, they will guide you to all major newspapers in Indonesia and you can see major headlines regarding Manohara.......
Shame on you NST, Star, Utusan, Berita Harian.........got no balls to report the truth!
If you wish to know in detail, do the following steps:
1) type "google.com"
2) type indonesia newspapers.........
From there, they will guide you to all major newspapers in Indonesia and you can see major headlines regarding Manohara.......
Shame on you NST, Star, Utusan, Berita Harian.........got no balls to report the truth!
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written by Vik, June 01, 2009
written by Vik, June 01, 2009
This is very shocking story... why do we need to sexually abuse own wife... i can't understand why?
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written by kinwing, June 01, 2009
written by kinwing, June 01, 2009
Loyal family 'boleh'? If what Manohara's claim was true, it could be what a shame to Malaysia and then Malaysia will really become 'Boleh Land' of covering wrongdoers!!!
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written by neko, June 02, 2009
written by neko, June 02, 2009
Hurm, shocking indeed but this is not the first time story about the Malaysian Royals.
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written by P Morgan, June 07, 2009
written by P Morgan, June 07, 2009
If Monohara can substantiate she was abused at the hands of the so-called "Prince", then he should be FORCE TO ABDICATE his position in the succession, be charged and put in prison for the rape, assault, and torture of this teenager. Additionally, if his family members have aided and abetted this serious crime, they too, should be ousted from their so called- royal perch, the monarchy abolished and charged with conspiracy and put in prison.
If we continue to tolerate this behavior from our supposed "betters" then we are just a guilty as they are of perpetuating this situation.
Malaysia deserves better leaders. They should demand it. In fact, I call on all Malaysians to not recognize the royal family unless and until they clear their names in an international court of law. Do NOT TOLERATE corrupt, sick, abusive leaders. OUST THEM.
If we continue to tolerate this behavior from our supposed "betters" then we are just a guilty as they are of perpetuating this situation.
Malaysia deserves better leaders. They should demand it. In fact, I call on all Malaysians to not recognize the royal family unless and until they clear their names in an international court of law. Do NOT TOLERATE corrupt, sick, abusive leaders. OUST THEM.
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