Accountants almost lost hope during detention


  • Nation
  • Friday, 07 Oct 2005

PETALING JAYA: Confusion, frustration and despair were the emotions that tore through the two Malaysian accountants who languished in detention for 50 days in Makassar, Indonesia, for alleged visa violation. 

“Each passing day seemed like an eternity and at one point I even lost hope of release,” said Reimala Sivalingam, who was held in a hospital room. 

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