Internal Security Act (ISA) detainee Badaruddin Ismali, the last of 10 reformasi activists detained in a police swoop last month, was visited by his family this morning at the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters.

Fatimah Abdul Majid, Badaruddin's wife, told malaysiakini that "they only spoke on family matters" during the one-hour visit.

"He looked fine, a little tired but there were no signs of physical abuse," Fatimah said, adding that Badaruddin, who had lost some weight, was clothed in a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.

The human rights activist with Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram), better known as Pak Din, was arrested on April 26 while having breakfast in Hulu Kelang, Selangor. He is well known in activist circles for helping fellow activists detained during gatherings and offering support to their families.

"He seemed all right and was very happy to be able to see his three grandchildren," said Fatimah, adding that her son Erwan and daughters Emelia and Edura were also present.

The visit at 9.30am took place in a room with several policemen about, she said.

Federal Court appeal

Police have said that the 10 reformasi activists, arrested under the ISA beginning April 10, were planning to topple the government through 'militant means'.

The others are Keadilan leaders Tian Chua, Mohd Ezam Mohd Nor, N Gobalakrishnan, Abdul Ghani Haroon, Saari Sungib, Dr Badrul Amin Baharom, Lokman Noor Adam, Free Anwar Campaign (Freeanwar.com) webmaster Raja Petra Raja Kamaruddin and social activist-cum- malaysiakini columnist Hishamuddin Rais.

Only Abdul Ghani and Gobalakrishnan have yet to be allowed family visits.

The habeas corpus applications of Badaruddin, Badrul and Lokman seeking their release from ISA detention are set to be heard at the Shah Alam High Court on June 14 while the decision on similar applications by Gobalakrishnan and Abdul Ghani will be handed down by the same court on May 30.

The habeas corpus writs of Chua, Ezam, Saari, Hishamuddin and Raja Petra were dismissed by the Kuala Lumpur High Court on April 25. The Federal Court is due to hear an appeal against this on June 18.