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I woke up to see a nice picture of model and TV host Daphne Iking on the front page of The Star yesterday looking like the beauty she is. Unfortunately, the blurb text below it was not quite as sweet.
The headline in page three of the paper, which was under this massive quarter page sized photo of her, was not any better.
Now I don’t want to get into the nitty gritty – as far as I am concerned, this is a family affair thrown out of proportion. I do feel for Daphne though, a page three story about being involved in a romantic triangle being brought to court cannot be very good publicity.
Then again, Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek made a comeback.
I am more interested, however, in the aptly-dubbed “archaic” law that her husband is sueing this other man with.
The man has dragged the managing director to court under Section 498 of the Penal Code for “enticing or taking away or detaining with a criminal intent a married woman.”
The man being husband Ryan Chong and the managing director being the defendant, Choy Khin Ming.
Who would have thought a law like this exist? Which law book did his lawyers dig it out from, and what does he hope to achieve really from winning this case anyway? It would be interesting to see where this trial goes (not just because of Daphne’s profile but also because I imagine it would set a nasty precedent).
Can you imagine how many lawsuits will be filed on a daily basis if Ryan wins this case?
What I am most interested in, however, is in the possible formal application by Daphne’s lawyers who are holding a watching brief on the trial. One of the lawyer’s yesterday told the magistrate that an application would be made “to challenge the summons and the constitutionality of Section 498″.
“It is archaic and no longer has a place in society. It is a total affront to women to suggest that we can be so easily enticed and so stupid enough to be enticed,” she (Pushpa Ratnam) said.
I agree. The cliche that it takes two hands to clap could not be any more apt at this time. Such laws dis-empower women, and frankly, is offensive. What I am most curious about is whether there is similar laws for married men – how would all these men who practice polygamy deal with it? Like their first wives will let them get away with it.
There are updates though, to the trial, as published in today’s The Star (page three again, no less). It reads:
The case of a corporate figure accused of “enticing” married celebrity Daphne Iking has been adjourned pending the defence’s application to recuse the trial magistrate.
“In the interest of justice, I have to allow the adjournment as if the High Court will decide that another magistrate will hear the matter,” said magistrate Mohd Faizi Che Abu after hearing arguments from both sides and standing down to deliberate.
For Daphne’s sake, and I suppose even for the defendant (no sympathy for the plaintiff, since he obviously is unabashed about having to make this public), I hope this case is put to rest soon. There may be no such thing as bad publicity, but really, sometimes, we could do without situations like this in life.
8.18pm Malaysian time (+8 GMT)
Tags: choy khin ming, Daphne Iking, enticing, Mohd Faizi Che Abu, penal code, pushpa ratnam, ryan chong, The Star
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Thank you Niki, for a very well written concern commented.
I am i die hard fan of Daphne. I will watch breakfast at 7 and late for work if she is the presenter for the day.
Daphne, I will be with you on whatever decision you make. Ryan must come to senses and respect your decision as your happiness is at stake here. I came across Indecent Proposal last night while scanning through my Astro remote and watch the movie again. Please by all mean, may I suggest that all three parties concerned re-watch the movie and will probably come to understand about TRUE love and meaning of “Letting GO”.
Ryan, remember money can’t buy LOVE. If you love someone, you must be able to let go and if she truly love you she will be back with you.
Believe me , watch the movie again and you may realise who you truly love.
Cheers…Chester
Dear Daphne,
my advise is, you should think of your child first.Yes, sometimes “storm” will come into a marriage. However, it was God who wants you to be together.remember your marriage vows.until death do us part.do not let your human knowledge surpass this problem.Turn back to God.Ask and you will get.Be a modern saint by shouldering your sufferings from this marriage,it’s just a test.remember there will be a judgment day for us soon after death.Adultery is a sin.
Anyway, will always pray for you.and offer some rosaries for you..God bless!
Thanks for your messages folks.
The defendant is innocent until proven guilty. Daphne is not even on trial. I don’t think it is our place to judge or give advice as we are not aware of the details and circumstances. Like I said, I believe that this is a family affair and it’s really not anyone’s place to intrude in it.
Well. let see how the case go. You are not him and her. You can say you are with her. But I can say I am with him. In short, no right or wrong as all these are our own judgment. Only he or she will know from their heart and intention. If you believe in God, well, you will be judged end of the day. For me adultery is a sin, not much different from whores.
many years ago i had ex gf look and sexy like this daphne, memang susah nak jaga la,,men drool after her, she also a lot ex bf, all races pun ,she like that “abc” commercial lah, suma colour pun suda masuk.
I at first thot i in love lah, tapi porah cit..i tau she not the loyal type,,i pun taruk her cukup2 depan belakang,,then i chow cin cau,,,
Hey, Ryan if u reading this,,,u shud taruk belakang kaw2 ,,then no regrets bro,,,hah hah hah
But seriously, off course lah, daphne is not my ex gf.. she maybe got other reasons,,sumtime beyong control..maybe just misunderstanding.
Men easily get jealous without proof…
So daphne,,,talk to your man,, and reassure him,, thats all it takes ,,both of u must SHED UR EGO..
Adam, [some text removed by moderator]? Kalau kamu tak ada benda baik yang nak diperkatakan, baik jangan cakap. I am pro-Daphne. Whatever she does with her life, it’s HER life. If I am in the same situation as her, I will do the same. For many of us out here, we don’t dare to leave out sucky relationships, even abusive ones. But Daphne did. She’s the stronger person in that marriage
and I salute her for that.
as long as you leave the bad relationship first before letting the other man ‘in’ its ok. but if let ‘in’ first then susah mau cakap la..
ponpon…be strong and we will always be on your side…
Pls pls daphne. Think bout BEL! how would she feel? what would it be like for her growing up without her real DAD. Pls. I beg you.. put your daughter in front of you in every decision you make. God bless you.
Adultery is a sin, so many of you supporting adultery. if she is not happy with her husband she shud leave him and find anorther. Mark my word, even the second one wont last long, and also the third and fourth and so on, this type of ppl just keep looking til they go krepot
Can anyone enlighten me how would a law be archaic if it is meant to protect the family institution? And Daphne is not even the accused. By endorsing law is archaic, you are effectively saying marriage is archaic and a loose society is encouraged.
b strong popon..artis besa la tu..just concentrate on ur family..xecially Sabel..i know u can survive dis one..you go girl!
ly..xecially Sabel..i know u can