We fist bumped/high fived through the glass partition of the visiting booth, and he looked happy to see us just as we were happy to see him.
The booth was wide and open with walls on either side separating each booth from the next and we sat on a long bench facing the partition.
Other visitors would pass behind us on their way to their designated booths. One family recognized us and we greeted each other and they waved enthusiastically to Yasin and Yasin waved enthusiastically back. What struck me and touched me soo much was to see them clad in purple baju rayas exactly matching the inmates' prison attire. If somehow they get to read this, I would like to express my utmost admiration and respect. Thank you for showing solidarity to your family member and being an inspiration to others. Family will always be family and no embarrassment is needed. Some may judge because they do not know the person, they do not know the real story, and most importantly mereka x pernah diuji dengan ujian yg sama (they haven’t been tested with the same test).
That said I have yet to meet a person who knows Yasin for who he is, and has bad things to say about him. Despite being unwell and struggling inside he never liked to burden others and always kept a positive appearance; talking, smiling and laughing. Even dah masuk penjara dia still xnak susahkan org (doesn’t want to trouble others), told us we dont have to susah2 come n visit him and apologized for our troubles. I had to tell him to stop saying that.
He has told us that his conscience is clear, and he meant no harm to anyone and was only trying to help himself get better.
To all those who kirim salam to him he wishes Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir dan Batin. He is humbled by and thankful for everyone's support.
Solidarity for Yasin Sulaiman