MORE PICS & Video Clip: PM Abdullah Badawi to wed Jeanne Abdullah, Sat 9th June 07; Brief time left. What joy and comfort you can give, then give
MORE PICS & Video – Malaysia PM Abdullah & Jeanne Abdullah Wedding ; No Fanfare – Private & Quiet Affair - “Seri Perdana”; Akad Nikah solemnized by Imam (Putra Jaya Mosque)
There's just a few more hours.
That's all the time they got;
A few more hours
Before they tie the knot.
I'm getting married at
To the strains of the “nobat”
Pull out the stopper!
Let's have a whopper!
But get me to Sri Perdana on time!
PM: ‘I prefer a low-key do’; STAR By IZATUN
ABOVE: Jeanne Abdullah with her daughters Nadiah (Right) and Nadene
The Prime Minister was asked why he preferred to have a private ceremony attended only by close relatives at the Prime Minister's official residence Seri Perdana. Asked whether he was nervous about the big day, he said, “No such thing. What is there to be nervous about?” On whether he was prepared for it, he said everything had been arranged properly. “Hopefully, everything will go smoothly,” he beamed. Abdullah said he would bring his wife along on his visits to several states later.
He received kain songket and a special framed card wishing him “Selamat Pengantin Baru” and with pictures of him and Jeanne. “I can wear this tomorrow,” the Prime Minister said in jest, referring to the kain songket. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Dr Abdullah Md Zin expressed his gratitude to Abdullah for making time to launch the project. “We appreciate it that at the eleventh hour, he was willing to be with us.” Jeanne, who was the sister-in-law of Abdullah's late wife Datin Seri Endon Mahmood, has two daughters, Nadiah and Nadene, while Abdullah has a son Kamaluddin and daughter Nori.= = == = = = = == = = = = == =
PM's Marriage Solemnisation Ceremony At
PUTRAJAYA, June 8 (Bernama) -- The akad nikah (marriage solemnisation ceremony) between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Jeanne Abdullah at Seri Perdana here will be held at
ABOVE: "It's at
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Pak Lah Makes A Right Decision, Says Endon's Close Friend
From Noor Hayati Muda
LONDON, June 8 (Bernama) -- A close friend of the late Datin Seri Endon Mahmood, Lim Swee Kim, (ABOVE) said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has made the right decision to marry Jeanne Abdullah. Lim, 74, who used to make nyonya kebaya for Endon, said Jeanne is friendly, easy-going, quick at making friends and is known for her easy smile. "I know her as Datin always brought her along to my shop in
And each time we met -- either when she was accompanying Datin to the shop or when I visited Datin -- Jeanne was always friendly," she told Bernama. Lim, who is one of the entrepreneurs taking part in the Malaysia Week 2007 at the Covent Garden Market here, was clearly elated when told of Abdullah's wedding tomorrow. "This is truly a fantastic piece of news and I'm happy as Pak Lah has been alone for nearly two years ever since Datin died on
"Even when she was ill, Datin never grumbled. She kept everything to herself," she said. On her friendship with Endon, Lim said she had known Endon for nearly 36 years as her husband and Abdullah had been police cadets in
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Mahathir Congratulates Abdullah On His Wedding
As he (Abdullah) has lost his wife, it is `harus' (allowable in Islam) for him to get married again and I wish to congratulate him and pray for him to have a happy married life," he told reporters at a reception to welcome back Merdeka de Everest 2007 mountain climbers at the Perdana Leadership Foundation, here. Abdullah, 67, will wed Jeanne, 53, at the prime minister's official residence, Seri Perdana, here tomorrow.
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Opposition Leaders Extend Congratulations To PM
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- Congratulations and well wishes for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on his upcoming wedding with Jeanne Abdullah this Saturday continued to flow in from leaders of various parties. Opposition leader Lim Kit Siang and son, Guan Eng, in separate media statements extended their congratulations and best wishes to Abdullah.
Guan Eng, the DAP's secretary-general, said that Malaysians will definitely bless Abdullah on his new found bliss as he now "has found another life partner to share his burdens, lighten his work-load and lessen his weariness." Pas Youth chief Salahudin Ayub said the party hoped the wedding would give Abdullah added strength in bringing the nation to greater heights. Kongres India Muslim Malaysia (Kimma) president Amir Amsaa Alla Pitchay hoped the wedding will bring more happiness and cheer to him.
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Jeanne's Children Happy For Their Mum And Uncle's Marriage
PUTRAJAYA, June 7 (Bernama) -- Nadiah and Nadene, the daughters of Jeanne Abdullah, are happy that their mother and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who is also their uncle, would be married on Saturday. "We are both very glad for our mum and uncle," said Nadiah when contacted by BERNAMA.
Nadiah, 29, said two good people have managed to find each other and the most important thing was they are happy and would be able to look after each other and keep each other company. The daughters, on behalf of their mother, also thanked family, friends and the public for their warm wishes and blessings. "We are very grateful for all the support," said Nadiah who runs a visual communications company in
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Take Good Care Of Our Prime Minister, Najib's Request To Jeanne
From Noor Hayati Muda
LONDON, June 6 (Bernama) -- "Take good care of our Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi) so that he can continue to lead the country," was Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's request to Jeanne Abdullah, who will wed Abdullah on Saturday.
Describing the news of Abdullah remarrying as long-awaited by all Malaysians, Najib said that he and the Cabinet were of the view that the decision by Abdullah was appropriate as the responsibilities of a nation's leader were very heavy and needed the support of a wife. "It is a complement to his life, which is hoped will bring him much happiness and give him added strength in carrying out his duties," he told reporters after visiting the Malaysia Week carnival in Covent Garden here today.
Najib was asked to comment on the announcement about their wedding scheduled to take place at the Prime Minister's official residence Seri Perdana in Putrajaya on Saturday. Abdullah's wife, Datin Seri Endon Mahmood, died on
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She is his former sister-in-law and used to run his official residence
By Carolyn
The Straits Times
ABOVE: Madam Jeanne (centre), with her daughters Nadiah (left) and Nadene Othman from her first marriage. Madame Jeanne is divorced from the younger brother of Premier Abdullah's late wife. MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi brimmed with joy yesterday when he announced he would be remarrying this Saturday after some 20 months as a widower. Datuk Seri Abdullah, 67, lost his wife, Datin Seri Endon Mahmood, to breast cancer in October 2005.
His upcoming marriage to divorcee Jeanne Abdullah nee Danker, 53, is no secret, though. For months, it had been a topic of discussion in plenty of places, from blogs to coffeeshops. But little was known about his bride-to-be or the events that led to their decision to wed. Madam Jeanne, who will marry Datuk Seri Abdullah in a private ceremony on Saturday, is his former sister-in-law. She also once managed the Prime Minister's official residence, Seri Perdana, in Putrajaya.
She used to be married to Mr Othman Mahmood, the younger brother of the late Datin Seri Endon, but they divorced 15 years ago. She has two adult daughters, Nadiah and Nadene, from that marriage. Her children lived with her when she was working at Seri Perdana. Known for being unobtrusive, Madam Jeanne was born in
A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office yesterday said she had extensive experience in the administration and management of several major hotels, including the Hilton Kuala Lumpur and the Pan-Pacific Hotel. She left hotels behind about six years ago to become the supervisor of the Deputy Premier's official residence when Datuk Seri Abdullah held that post, and later became the manager of Seri Perdana, which is the official residence of the Malaysian Prime Minister.
It is understood that, after speculation about Datuk Seri Abdullah wanting to remarry intensified late last year, she resigned from her post in January and moved out of Seri Perdana to live in a
He also told them that there would be no hantaran (Malay for traditional exchange of wedding gifts) as this was not his first marriage, and that he had not decided on whether to have a honeymoon. But, he added, he had already picked out a wedding ring. From June 20, the Prime Minister will make an official trip to
One of Madam Jeanne's brothers, Mr Faisol Abdullah, runs Jendela Batik, a company set up by the late Datin Seri Endon to promote batik, which was her pet project. According to a political source, Madam Jeanne had run the house in a no-nonsense fashion, and had been known to turn away powerful politicians who turned up without an appointment to see the Prime Minister. For this, some complained that she was overly protective of Datuk Seri Abdullah. But many people whom The Straits Times spoke to said she was warm and always courteous to every visitor. Her future husband is said to be besotted with her. A political source said he carries a mobile phone around to take her calls and will sometimes interrupt a meeting to speak to her in romantic tones. Their apparent delay in setting a wedding date had fuelled talk that Datuk Seri Abdullah's children had not given the union their blessing.
But the Prime Minister himself said the delay was due to the need to find the right time, and to consult his children and other family members. He also said his family had given their blessings. Asked by a reporter if he loved his late wife, he said: 'My love for Endon remains strong, still as strong as ever, but I am falling in love with this one. 'I believe God has created in your heart many people whom you can love. You can love mother, wife, daughter and granddaughter. That's the greatness of Allah, he has created the capacity to love.' He added that photographs of Datuk Seri Endon are still displayed in the house, and Madam Jeanne could add her photos if she wished to. As he put it: 'Nothing will change because those are eternal memories.'
= = = == = = = = ==The entire complex social world rests however on strong probable relationships, and the power behind civilizations rests upon a great unconscious rapport, and is built upon, in any given present, future and past, personal and social relationships. There are human beings on the face of this earth who do not know what love means, or companionship, who do not have parents, who do not have sisters or brothers, who understand an isolation that is bleak and cold, even if it is of their own making.
Each Both of you who have the opportunity to share with another then know that is grace, and be thankful for that which you experience, and do not underestimate what you have.
There are personalities who have traveled through the centuries, literally, without such an understanding. And if this was their reality, and if it was their making, still be glad that it is not yours, and accept those relationships that you now have, and realize their potential and do not close yourselves off through stupid pride and through barriers of your own making. You can know each other in each life a brief time. What joy and comfort you can give, then give. What support you can render, render. Do you realize that by doing this you become more than you think you are?
Abdullah Says Jeanne And Him Compatible
COMPATIBLE… Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at a packed press conference after opening the Small and Medium Enterprise Convention in
"My affection and love for Kak Endon remains strong. I believe God has created in our hearts many spaces for different people that we can love as much. "We can love our mother, daughter, wife, grandchildren, sisters but we cannot compare the love for our mother with the love for our wife. Jeanne also is a love... that's God's will," he told a packed press conference after opening the Small and Medium Enterprise Convention here today. About 80 journalists including from foreign new agencies were at the function to obtain a statement from the Prime Minister on his coming marriage to Jeanne after an announcement on this was made by his office this morning.
Following are the Prime Minister's answers to the questions at the press conference:
Q : This morning we received the good news from Datuk Seri. Can Datuk Seri elaborate on your marriage this Saturday?
A : Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah), I am happy and grateful to Allah that my choice (of wife) has received the blessings of my children and siblings...hopefully the day will come, Insya-Allah (God willing).
Q : Why on Saturday?
A : It's a holiday...easy for people to come.
Q : Where do you intend to go for your honeymoon?
A : There's no plan yet, have to discuss with the person concerned.
Q : When did you first meet your future wife?
A : I've known her a long time as she is Endon's (late wife) sister-in-law.
Q : When did you propose?
A : I wish I can remember when it was, but I can't remember.
Q : Can Datuk Seri tell us a bit about your future wife?
A : She can take care of me, can be my companion.
Q : Why it took you so long to announce because before this you said it was just a rumour?
A : All the dates mentioned were wrong... that's why I said it was just a rumour. It took some time... I needed to consult my children, needed to find the time, I was too busy going here and there.
Q : Will there be a bersanding ceremony?
A : No... old people getting married.
Q : Will there be a bersanding or reception for the rakyat (people)?
A : No decision yet... many more people to meet....
Q : Can you tell us about the character of your future wife?
A : Firstly, she was humble and friendly with visitors to our residence when Kak Endon was around. She would be the one welcoming and attending to our many friends and other visitors, including foreigners and government officials, because there were meetings held at the residence. Jeanne would also organise the receptions, big and small, finding the caterer, planning the menu and table arrangement, and she did it well. She has good qualities and can easily interact with people.
Q : How long have you known her?
A : Long enough... about 20 years.
Q : The courtship, Datuk Seri?
A : (Laughing) only recently... less than a year.
Q : How about the wedding gifts?
A : None... very simple (wedding)... this is not our first marriage... no need for so many gifts.
Q : How was Nori's (daughter) response?
A : She accepted it... if she didn't, it would not happen.
Q : So your family knows Jeanne well?
A : Of course... actually she's part of the family... she was Kak Endon's sister-in-law, married to her brother but they divorced over 15 years ago... long time already.
Q : Did Kak Endon love Jeanne?
A : Yes, she did... otherwise, Kak Endon would not have invited her to work at our home... gave the responsibility to her.
Q : Is is true as some people say that it (the marriage to Jeanne) was the stated wish of Kak Endon?
A : She did not say it.
Q : Requested or recommended it?
A : She didn't either.
Q : How is the ceremony going to be held? Moderately?
A : Very moderate... the first one is big, the second small... third, fourth smaller still... (but) no third or fourth... stop at two.
Q : Do you plan to go on holiday after your wedding?
A : There's no plan yet... there's an official trip abroad... will be bringing (Jeanne) along... what's the use of having a companion if you don't bring her along... that also (the press) want to ask?
Q : How about the people... will there be a reception for them?
A : It'll be as usual after this... will be visiting several places ...
Q : Have you ordered the wedding ring?
A : Yes... it's already late now.
Q : Now that you have another woman in your life... how about your love for Kak Endon?
A : My affection and love for Endon remain strong. I believe that God has created in our hearts many spaces for different people that we can love as much.When we are talking about women, we can love our mother, our wife, but we cannot compare the love for our mother with the love for your wife, and Jeanne is also a love... that's God's will.Endon's pictures are the reminders of her... but it's alright if hers (Jeanne's) are also included.
Q: What do you call her? Darling, sayang? (Laughter from the floor).
A: You will all know what I call her after the marriage.
Q: What is Datuk Seri's hope from the people?
A: I hope they will pray for our happiness because a happier prime minister can do a lot of good work (laughter and clapping from the floor).
Q: Will your life be more meaningful?
A: How can it not be meaningful? What kind of question is that? More meaningful... yes, more meaningful.
Q: How many guests will be at the wedding?
A: I don't know.. .but it's only for close relatives.
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Prime Minister To Wed Jeanne Abdullah Saturday;
ABOVE: JEANNE ABDULLAH
PUTRAJAYA, June 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will marry Jeanne Abdullah, 53, on Saturday, the Prime Minister's Office announced Wednesday. The wedding will take place at the prime minister's official residence, Seri Perdana, here and will be attended by close relatives, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. Jeanne was born in
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PM's Marriage A Meaningful Event For The Family, Says Khairy
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Khairy Jamaluddin, the son-in-law of the prime minister, says Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's marriage to Jeanne Abdullah is an event that will bring lots of meaning to the family. Khairy, popularly known as KJ, said he was very happy with the news. "I, my wife, Nori, my brother-in-law and his wife are happy with the news. We fully support his (Prime Minister's) decision for the marriage.
"We have known auntie Jeanne for a long time and we are very close. "He (Prime Minister) consulted all of us and we have given our blessing. It is going to be a simple wedding among family members," the Umno Youth deputy chief, speaking on behalf of the family, told reporters after launching MyTeam2 together with Hotlink here. The launch was an extension of the UPB-MyTeam's successful outing in the Premier League this season. The Prime Minister's office announced today that Abdullah will marry Jeanne, 53, on Saturday at the prime minister's official residence "Seri Perdana" and will be attended by close relatives. Jeanne was born in
Jeanne has two daughters, Nadiah and Nadene. Abdullah's wife, Datin Seri Endon Mahmood, died on
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Americans Congratulate PM On His Wedding
PUTRAJAYA, June 6 (Bernama) -- The Americans have congratulated Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on his wedding this Saturday. US Ambassador to Malaysia Christopher J. Lafleur said the announcement of the prime minister's wedding was happy news. "On behalf of the American people, I wish both the prime minister and Ms (Jeanne) Abdullah, as well as their families, all the best for a long and fulfilling future together. Tahniah (congratulations)," he told Bernama. The Prime Minister's office announced Wednesday that Abdullah would marry Jeanne Abdullah, 53, on Saturday.
The wedding will take place at the prime minister's official residence "Seri Perdana" here and will be attended by close relatives. Jeanne was born in
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