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The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Saidah Kamarudin cancels wedding, claims ex has only RM500 in his bank account
Malaysian actress Saidah Kamarudin called off her wedding with fellow actor Muhammad Muntazar Ghufran in October 2024. Photos: Saidah Kamarudin/Instagram, mStar Malaysian actress Saidah Kamarudin has opened up about the reason behind her decision to end her engagement to fellow actor Muhammad Muntazar Ghufran in October last year. The former couple got engaged in May 2024, after a year of dating. In a recent interview with mStar, The Star 's Malay-language news portal, Saidah, 29, cited financial instability as one of the main reasons she called off her wedding. According to her, Muntazar, 22, had only RM500 in his bank account. 'How can you take care of someone with that amount? You shouldn't be marrying. You should be looking for a job or continuing your studies,' she lamented. The actress further alleged that after the breakup, Muntazar hacked into her TikTok account and posted fake comments under her name to damage her reputation. One of the comments reportedly said she had not moved on from the split and was also taking pills due to stress. It's understood that Saidah filed a report at the Setia Alam police station in Shah Alam, Selangor, on May 31. 'When Muntazar and I were still together, we'd share the passwords to our social media accounts. After we broke up, I changed my passwords and removed all access. 'He wasn't like this before and only began showing his true colours after the split,' she added. Meanwhile, Muntazar has refuted Saidah's claims that he couldn't afford to proceed with their wedding. In a separate interview with mStar, the actor said he has additional funds invested in unit trusts. 'I already told Saidah about it, but she told me that's investment savings and not actual money. 'If it's true that I have only RM500 in savings, how is it possible for me to pay close to RM1,000 monthly for my car while also giving my family around RM1,000?" he questioned.
The Star
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Singer Jaclyn Victor marries Methodist minister in intimate ceremony
Malaysian Idol winner Jaclyn Victor married Calvin T. Samuel over the weekend witnessed by family and friends. Photo: Shila Amzah/Instagram Malaysian Idol winner Jaclyn Victor married Calvin T. Samuel over the weekend. The happy news was shared by fellow singer Shila Amzah on Instagram, where she posted photos from the wedding ceremony. According to a report by mStar – The Star 's Malay-language portal – it was a private affair attended only by family members and close friends. Among the celebrities present were Datuk Ramli MS, Tomok, Nikki Palikat, Dina Nadzir, Anuar Zain, Hael Husaini, Marsha Milan, Siti Nordiana, Vince Chong, as well as Shila and her husband, Ubai. In the caption, Shila conveyed her happiness on her friend's 'beautiful new chapter'in a 'journey of love, laughter and ever after'. 'From Malaysian Idol days to this radiant bride; I stand with pride and joy by your side; May your heart always feel at home in his, And your days be filled with wedded bliss.' 'To @calvintsamuel, pleaseeee take good care of my sis – we all love her dearly,' she added. Meanwhile, Chong also shared photos of the celebration on his Instagram, stating: "What a beautiful night of celebrating the union of two beautiful souls …' According to the profile on Samuel's Instagram, he is a certified professional coach and Methodist minister who served at Essex towns in England. This is the 46-year-old singer's second marriage. She was previously married to Shawn Rivera, an American singer and former member of the 1990s vocal group Az Yet. They finalised the divorce in January 2020 after five years of marriage. They share two children together – Jonah and Molly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JACLYN VICTOR (@jaclyn_victor)
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
'We're happy' — Couple borrows RM20k for wedding, netizens divided
COUPLES planning to get married often need to save significant amount of money for a dream wedding. The more luxurious and grand the celebration, the more it will cost. Some soon-to-be-wed couples are even willing to take personal loans and go into debt just to finance their ideal wedding, mStar reported. On X, a woman shared that she and her husband took out a personal loan for their wedding. ALSO READ: High costs dampen dream weddings 'We took a RM20,000 personal loan to get married. So far, it hasn't been too burdensome — we're paying RM300 per month,' she said. 'It's something I'd recommend only for those desperate to get married and who are sure their partner is a good person. We split all costs 50-50,' she added. 'So far, we're happy because neither of us is petty about money.' Her story sparked mixed reactions online, with many disagreeing with the idea of borrowing money for a wedding. However, one user said that not all couples who go into debt end up miserable. 'There's no rule that says anyone who takes a loan for their wedding is automatically doomed. That's just a stigma. Many couples take loans and still live happily,' said one user. Still, other netizens warned engaged couples not to follow this example. 'Please don't make this a trend. There are always options for small, simple weddings.' 'Anyone taking a personal loan just to get married is foolish. You're getting into debt just for a wedding.' 'Don't do it. Everything seems fine in the beginning — wait until two or three years down the road,' wrote several commenters.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Couple borrows RM20k for wedding, netizens divided
COUPLES planning to get married often need to save significant amount of money for a dream wedding. The more luxurious and grand the celebration, the more it will cost. Some soon-to-be-wed couples are even willing to take personal loans and go into debt just to finance their ideal wedding, mStar reported. On X, a woman shared that she and her husband took out a personal loan for their wedding. ALSO READ: High costs dampen dream weddings 'We took a RM20,000 personal loan to get married. So far, it hasn't been too burdensome — we're paying RM300 per month,' she said. 'It's something I'd recommend only for those desperate to get married and who are sure their partner is a good person. We split all costs 50-50,' she added. 'So far, we're happy because neither of us is petty about money.' Her story sparked mixed reactions online, with many disagreeing with the idea of borrowing money for a wedding. However, one user said that not all couples who go into debt end up miserable. 'There's no rule that says anyone who takes a loan for their wedding is automatically doomed. That's just a stigma. Many couples take loans and still live happily,' said one user. Still, other netizens warned engaged couples not to follow this example. 'Please don't make this a trend. There are always options for small, simple weddings.' 'Anyone taking a personal loan just to get married is foolish. You're getting into debt just for a wedding.' 'Don't do it. Everything seems fine in the beginning — wait until two or three years down the road,' wrote several commenters.
The Star
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Free medical check-ups part of CSR event by mStar, healthcare firm
Chin handing a bag of needed items to a recipient. Also present is Tung (in white). — Photos: LOW BOON TAT/The Star A mobile clinic will be stationed at Lorong Haji Taib, Kuala Lumpur, fortnightly to provide free check-ups for residents and the homeless in Chow Kit. The mobile clinic, operated by KPJ Healthcare Bhd, was present during the corporate social responsibility event organised by Star Media Group's (SMG) Malay entertainment-and-lifestyle portal mStar in collaboration with KPJ Healthcare. A team of volunteers from both organisations descended on Chow Kit to carry out the 'Ziarah Jalinan Kasih' programme. The recent event at Lorong Haji Taib 2 saw a spread of dishes laid out for 600 of the asnaf (destitute), including the homeless. A mobile clinic providing free medical check-up to the people in Chow Kit during the charitable event. The charity project is in its second year, after the first collaboration last year received encouraging response. mStar chief news editor Niezam Abdullah said 'Ziarah Jalinan Kasih' was a special project with KPJ Healthcare to support the homeless and others in need. He said, KPJ set up mobile clinics to provide free health checks to the people, who could also get health advice from KPJ doctors. He added that mStar provided publicity to raise awareness for society to continue helping people in need, regardless of their background. Meanwhile, KPJ Healthcare president and managing director Chin Keat Chyuan said, 'KPJ Healthcare is committed to working with mStar and Bank Muamalat to bring healthcare services to those in need.' Niezam (left) serving food to visitors. Also present at the CSR event were KPJ Healthcare chief operating officer Datuk Mohamad Farid Salim, Bank Muamalat social finance department head Zaharuddin Alias, SMG executive editor Tung Eng Hwa and non-governmental organisation Jejak Jalanan's Mohd Azhan Mohd Adnan. The event started with a health talk by Dr Syafiruz Azira Saleh. There were also performances from Caliph Buskers singer Fendi and Nurul Shakina Abdullah Teh, a former Paralympic athlete.
