Scripted series
Isteri Rahsia Ungku Jabbar
Bad Ass Wife
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Signature profile
Isteri Rahsia Ungku Jabbar reads strongest on Serialized, Emotional Weight and Cliffhanger Intensity.
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The story
What it's about
The series aired on Astro Ria's popular MegaDrama slot from April 20, 2026, to June 4, 2026, spanning 28 episodes. Produced by Suhan Movies & Trading and directed by the prolific Rashid Sibir, it is a television adaptation of the bestselling novel Badass Wife Ungku Jabbar by Mia Azwari.
The story revolves around Nilam, a fierce and determined woman who demands justice after her honor is compromised by a man named Ungku Jiyyad. To cover up his younger brother's mistake and protect the family's prestigious reputation, Ungku Jabbar steps in and makes the drastic decision to marry Nilam in secret.
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The craft
Key Crew
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Executive production
- Julia JuhasuExecutive Producer
- Khairul AzharExecutive Producer
- NurlisaExecutive Producer
Direction
- Rashid SibirDirector
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