Compiled by C.ARUNO, DIYANA PFORDTEN and R. ARAVINTHAN
COMEDIAN and entrepreneur Shuib fully supports his wife’s career, even if Watie Hanifiah, 36, is seen to be more popular than him now.
Berita Harian reported that Shuib, 40, whose real name is Shahmira Muhamad, said he supports his wife’s decision to work as it is her passion.
“It’s true. She (Watie) is more popular than me now but it’s good for our family’s income.
“In fact, I think she also realised that after our marriage, she has been earning more, which has helped her support her family financially,” he said.
Shuib has four children with his late wife, Siti Sarah Raissuddin.
He married Watie on June 23 last year. They recently celebrated their first anniversary. It is Shuib’s second marriage after the death of Siti Sarah on Aug 9, 2021.
> Illegal ewaste operators in Shah Alam remained unfazed as they openly burnt waste on Tuesday, three months after being raided by the Environment Department and the Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL).
Sinar Harian reported that a resident of Kampung Sijangkang, who only wanted to be known as Azrel, complained about the open burning, which emitted thick smoke and foul odour, affecting local residents.
“The air quality in the area is suffocating as the smell of sulfur is very strong.
“MPKL and the fire department put out the fire but the perpetrators could not be identified.
“We hope the government takes stern action because it has happened many times,” he said.
The ewaste materials included mobile phones, computers, air conditioners and refrigerators.> A 25-day-old baby girl in Sungai Petani, Kedah, has a heart defect and needs to undergo urgent surgery costing RM100,000, Harian Metro reported.Nur Azkayra Yasmeen Muhamad Yusof, who was born on June 16, relies on breathing support.
“The doctor told me that the surgery must be done within a month to save her life but I cannot afford it,” said her father, Muhamad Yusof Bokhri, 30, adding that he had sought help from One Hope Charity and Welfare Association.
The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
