Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN

       SHARIFAH Sakinah was upset after being accused of being an apostate (murtad) for not showing proof that her husband Michael Hansen has embraced Islam before marrying her recently, Berita Harian reported.

       Addressing the issue on her Instagram account after an individual questioned her, the 33-year-old actress explained that she did not share her husband’s conversion status out of respect for her in-laws.

       “Since you want proof, swipe next. Thank you for causing such a ruckus. I have already given my explanation, so there is no need to question it anymore,” she said.

       On her Instagram, Sakinah shared her husband’s conversion card from the Selangor Islamic Religious Council and the screenshot of a religious message by an unnamed individual.

       Sakinah, who is the sister of Suria FM radio presenter Sharifah Shahirah, had announced her marriage to Hansen last Friday.

       > Firefighters managed to stop a 27-year-old man from jumping from the 18th floor of an apartment block in Taman TTDI, Shah Alam, Kosmo! reported.

       The man is said to be have been depressed over a relationship issue.

       Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said eight men from the Kota Anggerik station were deployed to the scene as soon as the call came at 3.30am yesterday.

       He said the officers arrived within five minutes and began their rescue operation by preparing an inflatable mattress.

       “Based on the information gathered, the man failed to contact his girlfriend,” he said, adding that the man was recently divorced.

       Norazam added that they took four hours to persuade the man not to do it, with the help of his sibling and ex-wife.

       Those suffering from mental health issues or contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim’s (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) family, social and community care centre (011-1959 8214 on WhatsApp); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929) or go to befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia for a full list of numbers nationwide and operating hours.

       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.