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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Nadeera Zaini: A Sitizoner at heart since age three
KUALA LUMPUR: Like many Malaysians, singer Nadeera Zaini is a devoted admirer of the National Songstress, Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin. "I admit that I am a Sitizoner. I have been a fan of hers for a long time. When I was three years old, I was told that the first song I ever sang was her track, 'Cindai'. Every time I heard 'Cindai', I would start dancing," she recalled. The 32-year-old singer shared this revelation with 350 spectators who attended her recent showcase, 'An Evening With Nadeera', held in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. At the showcase, the Johor-born singer also performed Siti's song, 'Tanpa Dendam Di Hati'. "I chose 'Tanpa Dendam Di Hati' because I truly appreciate the lyrics, which remind me not to hold any grudges against those who may have wronged me or hurt my feelings," she said.
Malay Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Siti Nurhaliza: I sang at MOH's Raya event to honour staff, not a paid gig
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin has clarified that she was not paid to perform at the Health Ministry's Hari Raya open house on Tuesday, saying she was there purely as a guest. Taking to Instagram Stories, the national songstress made it clear she was there as a guest — not a hired act. 'I sang to show appreciation to MOH staff — out of goodwill, and without payment,' she wrote. The 'Aku Bidadari Syurgamu' singer said she felt compelled to speak up as her name was being dragged into an online storm. 'I don't want more people fuelling the fire just because my name was mentioned in reports about the event. 'As I said, I didn't ask for any payment. I attended as a guest and sang voluntarily. 'This clarification matters — don't use my name or image in news that isn't accurate,' she added. The event, however, drew heavy backlash from the healthcare fraternity, netizens and politicians alike. According to The Star, many criticised the inclusion of high-profile celebrities like Siti and Datuk Jamal Abdillah, arguing it stood in stark contrast to the ongoing struggles faced by healthcare workers. Pressure group Hartal Doktor Kontrak also slammed the ministry's leadership, accusing them of being out of touch. 'The Health Ministry staff are happy, even though their on-call or overtime allowance is very low, claims get rejected all the time, equipment cannot be purchased due to the lack of allocations, but at least the ministry's top management can have fun with famous artistes,' the group wrote in a Facebook post.
Free Malaysia Today
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
I performed at health ministry's Raya do for free, says Siti Nurhaliza
Veteran singer Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin said she attended the celebration as a guest and sang just to express her gratitude to health ministry staff. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Veteran singer Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin has sought to clarify her presence at the health ministry's Hari Raya celebration yesterday, saying she performed at the event free of charge. Siti Nurhaliza said she attended the celebration as a guest, not as an artiste invited to perform, and that she sang as her way of expressing her gratitude to health ministry staff. 'I do not want more people to spread slander. As I have explained, I did not ask for any payment. I came as a guest and sang of my own free will. 'I think this explanation is important so that people will not make comments or spread my name or pictures with information that is not accurate,' she said in an Instagram post. The Hari Raya do, also attended by singer Jamal Abdillah, had drawn flak from netizens who accused the health ministry of holding a lavish celebration while healthcare workers 'suffered' with low wages and on-call allowances despite being overworked.
Malaysiakini
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysiakini
'I came as a guest and sang without payment'
Pop queen Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin has clarified that she did not charge the government for her performance at the Health Ministry's Hari Raya celebration yesterday. She shared a short video on her Instagram stories of her on stage with a clarification to media reports quoting netizens who questioned the price tag that the ministry had to pay for such a star-studded open house.
Malay Mail
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Siti Nurhaliza to mark 30 years in music with Singapore concert on July 26
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — After two decades, Malaysia's national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin is set to make a triumphant return to the Singapore Indoor Stadium with her concert 'Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza — The Next Wave Live in Singapore' on July 26. The concert, scheduled to begin at 8 pm, is part of the celebration marking the acclaimed music icon's 30-year journey in the entertainment industry. According to an official post on Instagram @sisticsingapore, the Anta Permana hitmaker last performed at the venue in 2005. 'Now, two decades later, she returns with renewed spirit and energy to deliver a soul-stirring performance!' the post read. Tickets will go on sale starting April 24 at 12 pm via — Bernama
