Coupling … and de-coupling
Love is blind; marriage opens its eyes. – Anon The butterfly effect I mentioned in a few columns ago took place. The ripples of change we created five years ago, the change we envisioned, the baby steps taken, the path plotted began to come together as a beautifully metamorphosised butterfly from a caterpillar. There is […]
Inter-partner understanding keeps Malaysia stable
KUCHING: In order to mitigate the ‘acrimonious relationship’ between Malaya and the two Bornean states of Sarawak and Sabah, the federation needs to be kept stable by way of understanding each partner’s characteristics while striving to live in peace and harmony. When making this point, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut […]
Arranged marriages worked for some
KUCHING: Modern marriages frequently include prenuptial agreements to protect the rights and obligations of both parties with respect to property. But long ago, when arranged marriages were the norm, there were no such agreements, said Maslihon Sahari, 78, who married her first cousin, Abdul Rahman Bakeri, 85, in 1956. Maslihon, who was 16 at that […]
Who’s your ideal match?
KUCHING: We all have our preferences for ideal partners. For example, most women prefer older men instead of younger ones. Marriage is a lifetime contract between two persons and staying together while keeping the spark alive needs full-time commitment from both partners. Though marrying in the early or late ’20s are ideal to some, financial […]
An entertaining whimsical adventure
Book title: Killing Commendatore (Paperback)ISBN: 9781784707330Author: Haruki MurakamiPublication year: 2019Publisher: VintagePrice: RM52.90 Haruki Murakami is among the best Japanese authors around. Most of his books are translated into numerous languages and Murakami never disappoints his readers. Often with the fundamental of realism, Murakami’s latest novel — ‘Killing Commendatore’ can be predictable, as it held inspiring […]
Decision on marriages today
KUCHING: The state government will decide whether to allow marriage ceremonies to resume under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) after listening to the presentations on the standard operating procedures (SOPs) by the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) and Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) today. “We will announce the decision tomorrow after the presentations,” said State Disaster […]
Akad nikah ceremony at selected mosques
KUCHING: Akad nikah (marriage solemnisation) ceremonies are now permitted to be held at selected mosques or surau. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi noted that previously, akad nikah was only allowed at the divisional/district Islamic Religious Office. “However, various guidelines have to be adhered to, […]
Non-muslim marriage registrations allowed during RMCO
PUTRAJAYA: Non-muslim couples can register their marriage at 171 house of worship that have been given the permission to resume operations by the Ministry of National Unity, beginning Wednesday (June 10) during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period. “Therefore, couples who want to register their marriage are advised to refer to the list of […]
Non-Muslim marriage registrations must be completed before July 31
PUTRAJAYA: Non-Muslims couples whose marriage registrations have been affected or delayed by the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) will have until July 31 to finalise their situation, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the couples have until the end of July to resolve the matter without having […]
Pre-marital courses and marriage solemnisation postponed
KUCHING: All pre-marital courses and marriage solemnisation (majlis akad nikah) at Islamic Religious Offices, mosques and surau in the state are to be postponed. This directive was issued by Sarawak Chief Registrar of Muslims Marriage, Divorce and Resumption of Conjugal Relationship (Ruju’) following the state government’s latest control measures due to the Covid-19 outbreak. “Applicants […]
