Man Marries Wife’s Close Friend As Second Wife

His first wife accepted his decision as he was "honest" with her about his intentions. A Malaysian man has drawn online attention after marrying a second wife who was once a close friend of his first wife. Speaking to Malaysian media, the first wife, Shuhadah Jaafar, said she was initially heartbroken when she learned that her husband, Muhammad Azizi...

K-Pop Obsession Led Woman To Take S$70K Loan Behind Husband’s Back

From bulk-buying albums to paying for birthday ads on billboards, a woman’s extreme support for her K-pop idol left her family in debt and ended her marriage. How far is too far when it comes to supporting your favourite idol? A woman in South Korea’s obsession with a male idol spiralled so far out of control that she...

Mum Shocked as Her Long-Time Friend Marries Her Daughter Despite 30-Year Age Gap

The man used to babysit her daughter when she was five. How old is too old? Apparently, a 30-year age gap is not old enough. At least for Japanese couple , Mizuki, 53, and Megumi 23, whose bizarre love story shocked audiences on variety show Newlyweds, Please Come In. Megumi reveals that her mother was a close friend of...

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...