According to Kosmo, many of these women share a similar ­trajectory – falling into financial ruin after marrying local men in Lombok and finding themselves trapped by the high costs of returning home. Norida’s own journey began nearly two decades ago when she moved to Lombok with her then two-year-old daughter, Nur Fateen Akmadiana. Though she returned with her daughter – now 20 – her son remains in Lombok. “I am happy to celebrate Ramadan in my hometown with my family after living so long in Lombok,” she said. > Newly divorced actor Kamal Adli conceded that living alone was not easy as he missed his sahur this year, Harian Metro online reported.

Source: The Star February 20, 2026 01:54 UTC