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Sharifah Aleeya: Three Months to Decide on Divorce Announcement
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Sharifah Aleeya: Three Months to Decide on Divorce Announcement

From Utusan Malaysia · (7m ago) Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Radio presenter Sharifah Aleeya announced her divorce from Mohammed Azam Abdullah on social media after a three-month decision-making period.
  • She stated the announcement was to prevent slander, waiting until after her 'iddah period to clarify the situation.
  • Aleeya expressed that while the decision was difficult after 11 years of marriage, she is open to future relationships and finds support in her children and family.

Kuala Lumpur – Radio personality Sharifah Aleeya has clarified the timeline and reasoning behind her public announcement of divorce from Mohammed Azam Abdullah. In a statement that aims to preempt gossip and misinformation, Aleeya explained that the decision was not impulsive but rather a carefully considered process spanning three months.

It is merely a notification to avoid slander. Who knows, if we are seen frolicking, people will blame the husband, even though we are no longer husband and wife.

— Sharifah AleeyaExplaining her reasons for announcing the divorce on social media.

She emphasized that the social media announcement, made after her 'iddah period (a customary waiting period after divorce), was intended as a notification to avoid slander and speculation, particularly regarding her marital status. This approach reflects a desire for clarity and control over her narrative during a sensitive personal transition.

Divorce is not an easy matter, I took three months to make a decision. Imagine, we were married for more than eleven years.

— Sharifah AleeyaDescribing the deliberation process before announcing the divorce.

Aleeya acknowledged the difficulty of ending an eleven-year marriage, highlighting the emotional weight of such a decision. However, she also conveyed a sense of acceptance, attributing the outcome to divine planning. Her focus now is on moving forward, finding solace in her children's presence and the support of her family, while remaining open to future possibilities in her personal life.

I am sure many are disappointed with both of us. But, fundamentally, I cannot please everyone. I apologize, just pray for a better tomorrow.

— Sharifah AleeyaAddressing potential disappointment from the public regarding her divorce.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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