Nurashikin Husni Thamrin finally married Faredz Ashim at Tanah Merah Prison School after almost nine years of waiting and six rejected marriage applications. The couple planned to wed in 2017, but Faredz was arrested two weeks before the ceremony. Despite the challenges, Nurashikin persisted, and the wedding was approved by the Singapore Prison Service. Faredz is pursuing a degree in supply chain management while incarcerated.
After almost nine years of waiting and overcoming numerous obstacles, a woman finally married her fiance, who is currently serving a prison sentence at Tanah Merah Prison School.
Nurashikin Husni Thamrin, a 38-year-old team manager, wed Faredz Ashim on January 15, culminating a long journey that began when the couple first planned to marry in 2017. Their wedding day was a bittersweet victory, marking the end of a four-year struggle to obtain permission from the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) after having six marriage applications rejected. Nurashikin met Faredz, now 39, before his arrest in 2012 for drug-related offences, which led to a three-year prison sentence.
After his release, they rekindled their relationship and planned to marry in 2017. However, just two weeks before the wedding, Faredz was arrested again for a second drug-related case. He reportedly received a reduced sentence of 14 years, which he is currently serving. Despite these setbacks, Nurashikin remained committed.
From 2020, she persistently applied for permission to marry Faredz, writing letters to authorities and seeking support from the SPS. Her perseverance paid off when her application was finally approved.
"I tried everything, including writing to the authorities at the time. Alhamdulillah, they finally approved my application," she said with relief. The marriage process involved strict security measures, but Nurashikin was given some flexibility to choose outfits for the occasion. She also appreciated the support from SPS and the kadi (solemniser), who guided them through the prison solemnisation process.
The kadi explained what to expect, held pre-marriage counselling sessions, and shared advice on married life, drawing on his experience officiating weddings involving other inmates. After the ceremony, the couple was allowed a few minutes alone together. Nurashikin meets her husband twice a month and acknowledges feeling lonely and isolated at times, but she is grateful for the support system that helped make the wedding possible.
While in prison, Faredz has been actively participating in rehabilitation programmes and focusing on his education. He completed a diploma and is now pursuing a degree in supply chain management at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). His dedication has made him one of the top students, earning several awards and financial accolades for his academic achievements.
Nurashikin explained her decision to marry now, saying she was concerned that she might not be informed if anything happened to Faredz while he was incarcerated. Their story is a testament to love and resilience, showing that even the hardest circumstances can be overcome with patience and support from the community and authorities. This couple's journey highlights the challenges faced by families of inmates in Singapore and the role of rehabilitation programmes in transforming lives.
The SPS has policies that allow inmates to marry under specific conditions, subject to approval, which aims to support family ties and reintegration. Nurashikin's unwavering commitment and Faredz's efforts to better himself demonstrate the positive outcomes that can arise when love and determination meet structured support. As they begin their married life, albeit separated by prison walls, they hold onto hope for a future together after Faredz completes his sentence
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