{
  "id": 10187900,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'With one leg, I'll be in court tomorrow': M. Jamil on divorce case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/showbiz-with-one-leg-ill-be-in-court-tomorrow-m-jamil-on-divorce-case",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:35:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1542363/showbiz-one-leg-ill-be-court-tomorrow-m-jamil-divorce-case"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Despite having only one leg, veteran actor-director M. Jamil remains committed to appearing in court tomorrow for his divorce hearing. The 62-year-old, whose full name is Mohamad Jamil Zulkifli, filed the divorce petition on behalf of his wife, Shahrila Markom. Speaking ahead of the 9am hearing at the Gombak Timur Lower Syariah Court, M. Jamil expressed hope for a smooth and easy process. He has already appointed counsel to represent him in the matter.\n\nIn a previous interview, the performer stated that he is open to granting Shahrila a divorce, provided they can agree on custody arrangements for their two children, Sarimah, 11, and Laila, 9. The couple has been estranged since Shahrila left their home in mid-December, making communication difficult. However, M. Jamil remains hopeful that their lawyers can facilitate an amicable settlement.\n\nThe actor-director, known for his roles in Ranjau Sepanjang Jalan and Momok The Movie, has also expressed a desire to remarry if the divorce proceeds successfully. If he finds a suitable partner, M. Jamil wishes to take her on the haj pilgrimage as a special gesture for what he hopes will be his final marriage. Currently, he is awaiting his portion of the ancestral land in Pulau Rusa, Pahang, inherited from his late mother, the renowned actress Datuk Sarimah Ahmad. Upon receiving the inheritance, he intends to construct a home and establish a life with his future spouse in their ancestral village.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: \"Even with one leg missing, I will still turn up in court.\"",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}