Thursday, November 5, 2009

Divorce among Celebrities in Malaysia

Prepared by Intan Shafina bt Abd. Halim (G76142)

It is a norm for a husband and wife to have conflict. No matter how much they may have solved the seed of hope together never to part, yet along this journey they may face situation beyond their control. Lately, the rate of divorce has increased tremendously especially amongst Islamic couples. Through the 12 month in the year 2008, we were able to observe all kinds of trials and tribulations in the home arising from small matters to the highest tip of magazine and the media. What was thought to be only a minor scenario for a family is now no longer a scene in the sinetron and tele-novela. When there are artists who actually re-act the role in real life of a divorce case, it becomes a hot topic throughout the country. It is as though the world economy climate which is plunging is no more relevant to be discussed.

Most probably, many people believe that it is a coincidence to divorce. However it is proven in Malaysian actors’ life that at least 18 actors who are involved in marital problem divorce within the duration of 11 month after getting married legally. Surprisingly, in the period of divorce, many are getting separated every month. Based on the record, Azharina Azhar or Azharina who is a singer aged 23 was asking for a divorce from her husband who was Datuk Sukri aged 50, last February. This was the first case of divorce among the celebrities that happen in 2009.

Another case is Farah Asyikin Zulkifli or Farah Asyikin aged 28 and Dr. Fariz Yahya aged 30 ( 26 May ), and also actress, Nasrizal Ngasri or Bell aged 29 with Nur Farhana Muhamad Fauri aged 26 ( 24 November ) . Nuraniza Idris aged 40 is also divorced from her hubby for the second time.

Regarding the controversies which involved Bell, the film actress, Antoo Fighter sent an SMS with the divorce message to his wife and admitted that he is only under going a counseling session to the reporters. But at last in reality, it was publicized when the SMS case was brought up in the court and the divorce was legally accepted.

Beside divorce, several actors and actresses were involved in marital commotion with the actors’ lifestyle. One example is Mohamed Nurhakim Zaidon or Norman Hakim aged 32 and Arbaeyah Abdul Manan or Abby Abadi aged 30. This was a hot issue especially when Norman was caught red-handed with a new actress named Suhaiza Suhaimi or Memey aged 20. Abby requested to be divorced from her hubby but until today there is no news from them.

Dayang Zaira Erema Awang Moshdad, a singer aged 25, also known as Erema whose divorce with Jamaludin Sulik (Sri Bayu) aged 43 was also brought up because the divorce application was done when the writer was suffering from neuron illness and was bed-ridden. The divorce case of Erema will be heard in Syariah Court Petaling Jaya, Selangor, on this first December.

Those also involved in the marital problems during the 11 months are actors (Mohamed Aszerul Nizam Abdullah aged 28) or Beego and his wife Intan Shahira Mohd Shahru, aged 27 whose divorce case is still under inspection. Besides that, Jamaludin Elias or Nash aged 48 who is a singer and Sosilawati Lawiya aged 44 have already divorce legally but they are still staying separately although the court has ordered and certified them as husband and wife legally.

The director cum singer, Aziz M Osman aged 46 had doubts on his marital status with an Ustazah named Nor Radhiah Ramli aged 22 until the extent of seeking solution in the court. Their divorce case is still under observation. Lately, a singer cum actor, Mohd Radhi Razali aged 31 or Radhi OAG was also involved in marriage problem with his wife/spouse, Shazlin Sharif, 30 who has appealed for their divorce (fasakh). However, Radhi did not appear on the court for the tree times on the last twenty fifth November.

It is really a worrying phenomenon for the PGSM (Peguam Syarie Malaysia Sosiety). The Persatuan Seniman Malaysia ( Seniman ) and Persatuan Penyanyi Pemuzik and Penulis lagu Tanah Air ( Papita ) wanted to get involved in helping and considered offering a special course regarding the importance of marriage institution and a peaceful and contented marriage life for the couples involved. The president of PGSM, Zainal Rijal Abu Bakar, said “When the marriage problem occur which involves actors or actresses, serious action has to be taken because they are the possession of the society”.

The actors should realize that they have fans that are always after their programs in life. Therefore, they have to be more careful and rational in their actions taken. “In making all the decision, whether they like it or not, they have to think carefully and share the happiness with their fans and society”, said the president of PGSM. He also said, “He is afraid that the divorce case among the actors is becoming very common. We don’t want this to be taken lightly because actors are the role-model of the society and they have to show a good example to their fans and society who are also looking forward to see them”.

President of Seniman, Datuk Mustafa Maarof emphasized that those actors and actress who are getting married should undergo a special course or briefing on the importance of marriage life.

2 comments:

  1. Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the final termination of a marriage, canceling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and dissolving the bonds of matrimony between two persons. In most countries, divorce requires the sanction of a judge or other authority in a legal process.
    In western countries, a divorce does not declare a marriage null and void, as in an annulment, but divorce cancels the marital status of the parties. Where monogamy is law, this allows each partner to marry another. Where polygyny is legal, divorce allows the woman to marry another.
    Divorce laws vary considerably around the world. Divorce is not permitted in some countries, such as in Malta and in the Philippines, though an annulment is permitted.
    The legal process for divorce may also involve issues of spousal support, child custody, child support, distribution of property and division of debt, though these matters are usually only ancillary or consequential to the dissolution of the marriage.

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  2. i believe that the major factor that contributes into this unending problems is lack communication strategies among both parties. as a husband and wife, lifelong communication is freaking important to ensure and retain the harmonious of the family. Indirectly, it will give mutual understanding to both emotionally. Indeed, husband and wife must sit up to resolve problems that they encounter before the circumstances becomes unhealty for them.

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