Family rejoices as dikir barat singer Eda Ezrin walks out a free woman
Eda Ezrin, whose real name is Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan Ismail, had been detained at the provincial prison in southern Thailand with five others, including her husband, since November last year for possessing methamphetamine pills.
She was released after a Thai court allowed an appeal to drop her drug charges.
Speaking to Malaysian reporters gathered at the prison, her mother Zaharah Mamat said they never stopped believing in her innocence and had prayed day and night for her safe return.
"Since she was detained, not a single day passed without us praying for her.
"We knew she was innocent and had been wrongly accused. Today, our prayers were answered," said the 48-year-old mother of four.
Zaharah also expressed the family's gratitude to the Thai prison authorities as well as her relatives for their assistance and support.
"We are thankful to everyone who helped and supported us throughout this painful journey.
"Eda is now safely back with us, and we hope her life will be back to normal soon," she said.
Eda's youngest sister, Wan Nur Faqeehah, said the family planned to hold special prayers for her release.
"We are happy with her return. Soon after receiving the call from the prison staff about 4.30pm, we immediately rushed here," said the 18-year-old.
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