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New Straits Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: No 'withdrawal' of filing, Nora determined to get a divorce
SHAH ALAM: Singer Datuk Nora Ariffin's divorce proceedings against her husband, Dr Rushdi Ramli, are moving forward at the Petaling Syariah Lower Court, with the couple now in the process of appointing a Conciliation Committee (JKP). Nora arrived at the courthouse around 8.50am, confirming she had appointed her adopted sister, Rafeah Ariffin, to represent her on the JKP. She affirmed her decision to proceed with the divorce, stating, "So far, there has been no withdrawal of the filing. I am sticking to the original plan. But, I will leave everything to the court." The marital difficulties between Nora and Rushdi first surfaced on Aug 12 last year, becoming a widely discussed topic online. Public attention was drawn after Nora shared a video on Instagram showing Rushdi pronouncing a divorce on her, leading to various speculations. This prompted Nora to formally file for divorce at the Petaling Syariah Lower Court on April 21. Nora confirmed her marriage to Rushdi, a senior lecturer in the Department of Fiqh and Usul at a university in the capital, at the end of 2021. Before this, Nora was married to composer Johan Nawawi in 1992, and they had four children. Johan passed away on March 24, 2017, at the age of 52, due to a heart attack.
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Growing Malaysia's downstream space sector
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) is intensifying efforts to foster public-private collaboration and spur innovation in high-tech sectors. President and chief executive officer Ts. Rushdi Abdul Rahim said aid MIGHT's enhanced role reflects a deeper focus on advancing national and regional synergy in key technology areas. MIGHT is spotlighting fast-growing industries such as advanced air mobility, aerospace, space technology, and shipbuilding and ship repair. Acting as a policy enabler, it provides technical advice to ministries and facilitates collaborations between local and international players. Key milestones include the formulation of the National Technology Policy, strategic aerospace frameworks, and flagship initiatives with partners from Türkiye, Indonesia, Qatar, and Japan. MIGHT and its partners recently unveiled four major reports, including the Space Industry Development Programme Initiative, which charts a course for growing Malaysia's downstream space sector. The agency also marked the launch of UzmaSAT-1, Malaysia's first Earth observation satellite by Uzma Berhad, and the AI-powered Uzma Digital Earth platform to support sectors like agriculture, disaster management, and national security. Rushdi said MIGHT continues to support local firms with certification assistance, global market access strategies, and workforce development through TVET and related programmes. However, he acknowledged ongoing hurdles, including coordination gaps, talent shortages, and the need to accelerate tech transfer and investor confidence. "I call on all stakeholders to make technology a central pillar of national development. Malaysia has tremendous potential in high technology," he said. MIGHT will remain a key force in driving, facilitating, and catalysing the national technology ecosystem, working to position Malaysia as an innovative, competitive, and future-ready player on the global stage, he said.
Iraqi News
13-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Baghdad Summit Preparations Fully Successful, Says Spokesperson for Arab League
Baghdad-INA The spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the Arab League Jamal Rushdi affirmed today that preparations for the upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad have been successful in all aspects. Rushdi told The Iraqi News Agency-INA that Iraq has submitted a series of proposals to the Economic and Social Council meeting of the Arab Summit, most notably the establishment of a ministerial council comprising Arab trade ministers. 'The Council discussed Iraq's proposal to create a ministerial council for Arab trade ministers,' Rushdi stated, adding that 'it also considered several other proposals presented by Iraq, including mobilizing Arab capabilities to assist populations suffering from crises, such as those in Sudan and Syria.' Rushdi commended the host country, for its thorough and effective preparations for the Arab Development Summit, highlighting the comprehensive efforts made to ensure its success.
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Nora happy husband refused divorce: 'Turns out he still loves me'
SHAH ALAM: Datuk Nora Ariffin is happy that her husband, Dr Rushdi Ramli, did not pronounce the talak (divorce) during the first mention of their divorce application case at the Petaling Syariah Lower Court here, today. However, Nora, or her full name, Wan Norafizah Ariffin, 52, claims she needs to consider what needs to be done after this, including if the divorce does not happen. "From what I understand, Dr Rushdi rejected this divorce. I am asking for space to go through all of this and need to think about whether if we continue (the marriage), will the same thing happen or something like that. "It's nice (my husband objecting to the divorce) because it turns out he still loves me. But, I have to think about what the next step is." Featured Videos "We are not enemies and there is nothing I want to hate about him. Because he is too good a person, things became like this. However, I surrender," he said when met after the first mention of the divorce application case ended at the Petaling Syariah Lower Court here, today. The Dendam Dalam Diam singer denied filing for divorce as a 'drama' deliberately created to attract attention. "I don't want to create a situation or drama. I don't need all that and just want to clear my name. "I filed for divorce because I was too tired to go through all this. I can endure it, but... for how long? "I have done what I had to do. Today, the decision not to divorce was made without any influence from any party. "However, as a wife, I need to be respectful and discuss further after this," she said. Asked if there will be any discussions with her husband after this, Nora will do so as needed. "Look at the situation. If necessary, we need to do (communication) because we are not enemies. All this happened due to interference from external elements, not from ourselves," she said. Commenting on netizens' criticism regarding her marital troubles, Nora insisted that she was only doing the right thing. Nora also admitted that she was tired of facing all the troubles, especially involving third parties. "For me, as long as I don't do negative things like what people say and there is a clear direction, it's okay. I don't commit any criminal or sinful things. "However, this matter does affect my artistic career. My 30 years of experience as a singer have been completely ruined because of this matter." "People choose to talk about my household rather than my artistic career. Enough, I'm tired," she said. Asked if she still loved Dr Rushdi, Nora said, figuratively, that neither party wanted a breakup. "I've been through a divorce and as a wife, who wants a separation? "However, if this is the best for me and the children, we have to go through it even though it's painful. We don't know what God has written. "The coming days, I need to sit down and meditate and think. At least I've done the right thing to get out of the 'toxic' environment." "Losing doesn't mean we lose. Life also needs to go on," she said. In proceedings this morning, the Petaling Syariah Lower Court set June 4 as the second mention date for the divorce case between Nora and Dr Rushdi.
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Dr Rushdi rejects Nora's divorce application
SHAH ALAM: The Petaling Syariah Lower Court has set June 4 as the next mention date in the divorce proceedings between singer Datuk Nora Ariffin and her husband, Dr Rushdi Ramli. Nora's lawyer, Sarah Mohd Ali, informed the court that the second mention is to facilitate the appointment of a Conciliation Committee (JKP), following Rushdi's refusal to grant Nora a divorce during today's hearing. "Dr Rushdi rejected the divorce application at this stage. Therefore, the court has scheduled a second mention for June 4, to initiate the JKP process," Sarah told reporters outside the Petaling Syariah Lower Court. "However, Rushdi did not specify his reasons for opposing the divorce," she added. The court will now proceed with the process outlined in Section 47 of the Islamic Family Law Enactment (Selangor) 2003. If the JKP process proves unsuccessful, the case will move forward to the hakam stage. Earlier today, Nora, whose full name is Wan Norafizah Ariffin, and Rushdi, represented by syariah lawyer Azmi Mohd Rais, made separate appearances in court for the initial mention of their divorce application. Nora filed for divorce on April 21, citing an irreconcilable breakdown of the marriage. Nora and Rushdi, a senior lecturer in the Department of Fiqh and Usul at a local university, confirmed their marriage in late 2021. Nora was previously married to composer Johan Nawawi in 1992. They had four children together. Johan Nawawi passed away on March 24, 2017, at the age of 52, due to a heart attack.
