KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran actor and director M Jamil has opened up about the immense pressure he has faced since his divorce from his ex-wife, Shahrila Markom, on Oct 28.
Jamil, 62, was granted a divorce (talak satu) from Shahrila at the Gombak District Syariah Lower Court in Selayang, following an eight-month legal process.
The actor, known for his role in the film Ranjau Sepanjang Jalan, currently lives with his son.
He remains bedridden after having his left leg amputated below the knee due to diabetes.
“My depression has intensified, the stress continues to mount, I find myself short of breath, and a deep sadness weighs on my heart. People do not understand my situation.
“I am going through this all on my own. Whatever happens, happens—perhaps my end is drawing near,” he told Harian Metro yesterday.
Jamil, the son of renowned actress Datuk Sarimah Ahmad, said he urgently needs a prosthetic leg to help him move around his home.
“Waiting for one from the hospital could take three to five months. It is incredibly difficult for me to move around—whether to eat, bathe, or perform other daily tasks.
“I must remain patient. A prosthetic leg is also crucial because I need to attend follow-up medical appointments at Cyberjaya Hospital, as well as upcoming rehabilitation sessions,” he said.
On top of his amputation, Jamil has been dealing with the effects of a stroke for the past eight years, which has severely limited his ability to work.
He and Shahrila married on May 24, 2014, after his third wife, actress Siti Rohani Wahid, died in 2010.
The former couple have two daughters—Sarimah Salma, 11, and Laila Jamila, 9—who are now in Shahrila’s care.
Through his four marriages, Jamil has 11 children, some of whom live abroad.