Runaway bride sued by groom

A Malaysian groom is suing his fiancée after she left him at the altar. Masran Abdul Rahman is suing Norzuliyana Mat Hassan for more than $360,000 (£219,000) after she left him six hours before their wedding ceremony.

Both families, who arrange the marriage are said to be distressed and embarrassed, Masran Abdul Rahman, 32 was shocked when his fiancé Norzuliyana Mat Hassan called off their June wedding at the last minute.

According to Masran’s lawyer Latifah, there were 1,200 guests invited to the wedding and reception, and in the suit which was filed on Monday in north-east Kelantan state, Masran is seeking compensation for damages and defamation from Norzuliyana and her father.

Masran’s lawyer Latifah stated that the estranged fiancé gave no reason for backing out of the arranged marriage and she was unavailable for comment on the situation.