Marry non-Malays just for votes? Grow up, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: People will be able to judge PAS's maturity level following a suggestion that members marry non-Malays to increase support for the Islamic party, says Fahmi Fadzil. "The people will understand and can view the maturity of certain parties which had spoken about the matter. "You can't help but smile if this is the level in...

China woman proud to be grandma at 36, slammed for prioritising children over son’s education

BEIJING: A woman in China proudly became a grandmother at the age of 36 after her 18-year-old son welcomed his first child, igniting a heated debate across the country about early marriage and parenthood. The young grandmother, surnamed Liu, hails from Huizhou city in southern China’s Guangdong province and works in the interior decorating industry. On Aug...

China woman proud to be grandma at 36, slammed for prioritising children over son’s education

BEIJING: A woman in China proudly became a grandmother at the age of 36 after her 18-year-old son welcomed his first child, igniting a heated debate across the country about early marriage and parenthood. The young grandmother, surnamed Liu, hails from Huizhou city in southern China’s Guangdong province and works in the interior decorating industry. On Aug...

Indonesian Man, 75, Marries 15-Year-Old Girl Who Is The Same Age As His Grandkid

A newlywed couple in Indonesia has gone viral for their massive age gap. On June 30, Instagram account Abouthetic shared a video of a wedding ceremony between an elderly man and his young bride. The couple were seen dressed in traditional Javanese attire as they greeted their guests. The video’s caption, written in Bahasa Indonesia, revealed that there...

Around 30 Malaysian couples head to Southern Thailand each month for polygamy

NARATHIWAT: The Narathiwat Islamic Religious Council has disclosed that at least 30 couples from Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan and Terengganu travel to the province every month to enter into polygamous marriages. Its deputy president, Abdul Aziz Che Mamat said the majority of these couples came with the intention of formalising their relationships and were willing to travel...

“Can’t I Do Without A Man?”: Samantha Ko, 37, Snaps At Netizen When Urged To Get Married During Live Stream

If you find kaypoh relatives and their incessant questions about your love life and marriage annoying, it’s a lot worse when you’re a celeb. Just ask TVB actress Samantha Ko. Last week, the 37-year-old was chatting with her followers on live stream when a netizen left a comment urging her to get married. The remark triggered Samantha, who raised her voice asking: "Why does everyone...

Bogus marriage agents a problem

NARATHIWAT: For less than RM2,500, Malaysian couples can get a marriage certificate in Thailand. That’s how easy it is to get hitched – even for those wanting a second wife. And the number of Malaysians getting married in southern Thailand is growing. ALSO READ: Get the paperwork done right for a proper marriage However, a local nikah kahwin (marriage...

Athlete Jackie Wong ties the knot with doctor who treated him for Covid-19

PETALING JAYA: SEA Games gold medallist Jackie Wong Siew Cheer would never have thought that spending over two months in hospital was the best thing to ever happen to him. This is because the hospital is where Wong met his future wife, Dr Joanne Tiong, who was one of the doctors treating him at Sibu Hospital...

Newly-wed Soon Huat-Shevon out to smash more honours in badminton

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie started their journey by winning matches on badminton court. Now, they have won each other's heart. On Saturday, the best friends tied the knot at the La Serre, The Chateau Spa & Wellness Resort in Bukit Tinggi in the presence of their loved ones and many...

M’sian Singer Ezlynn Helped Husband Find A Young 2nd Wife So She Can Focus On Her Career

When Malaysian singer Azline Ariffin aka Ezlynn, 42, married her husband Mohd Hafizam, 47, in 2021, her declaration to find him a co-wife raised many eyebrows. Well, she has made good on her word. Wan Mohd Hafizam married his second wife, a 26-year-old doctor, in March last year. Polygamy is legal in Malaysia. According to Ezlynn, the search was no easy one. "After I issued...