In recent weeks, we’ve been inundated with news of celebrity divorces, both international and local. While many of these separations have been contentious, entrepreneur Datuk Red’s divorce concluded amicably, despite the emotional toll. This incident also gained a lot of sympathy from netizens, especially since they’ve already had five children together.
Datuk Red, legally known as Datuk Seri Adnan Abu, officially divorced his first wife, Datin Seri Sharifah Norshafila, at the Kuala Selangor District Syariah Lower Court earlier today (Tuesday, 14th May). The proceedings were overseen by Shariah Judge Mohd Nurulazhar Mohd Tohar. Before the decree was read, the couple took a moment to shake hands and apologise to each other, marking the end of their marriage on amicable terms.
According to Gempak, the entrepreneur read out the divorce decree in court. His lawyer, Muhammad Akmal Amzan, presented a document indicating that Sharifah agreed not to demand alimony from her ex-husband. Sharifah explained her decision by acknowledging the businessman’s financial troubles, stating, “Because I know he is bankrupt. It’s okay that I earn my own living for my children. That’s all I want to say. I don’t want to trouble him and I support him.”
Netizens took to social media to share their thoughts on the couple’s separation. Some couldn’t understand why Sharisah divorced her husband despite his kindness, while some said that “Datin should just ask for the alimony, it’s his responsibility.” However, most netizens expressed their understanding and prayed for Datuk Red’s well-being.
This divorce comes after the mother-of-five filed for separation in late January. Additionally, Datuk Red’s second wife, singer Adira Suhaimi, had also filed for divorce on 25th October 2023, with their divorce being finalised on 24th April. Sharifah’s announcement about the divorce included a photo taken outside the court, highlighting the acceptance of fate’s provisions. We sincerely hope Datuk Red finds the strength to move forward in life with resilience.
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Sabrina Azahar contributed to this article.
