Afdlin Shauki recounts five-hour Paris ordeal
Malaysian actor Afdlin Shauki and his family were trapped in Paris during riots, while other reports cover an actress's career shift and flash floods in Pulau Pangkor. These stories highlight personal safety concerns and local infrastructure issues in Malaysia.
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ACTOR and comedian Datuk Afdlin Shauki (pic), his wife and three-year-old daughter were trapped for about five hours in Paris when riots brought parts of the city to a standstill, Harian Metro reported.
In a social media post, Afdlin said they encountered a demonstration near the Louvre.
Staff at a boutique spotted the family with a child, ushered them inside and locked the door.
The family later took shelter in a restaurant attached to a nearby hotel, where tear gas drifted in.
“I will remember the boutique staff who opened the door and the couple at the restaurant who looked after us. That day, their faces represented the essence of Paris for me,” he said.
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