Malaysian singer Hasnol has opened up about a difficult period in his life, revealing that he is now staying temporarily at a workers’ quarters owned by a friend in Shah Alam, Selangor.
In an interview with mStar, The Star’s Malay-language news portal, the 56-year-old said he is working hard to rebuild his life while seeking a more stable source of income.
He also revealed that there are times when he has to skip meals to save money for other essential expenses.
“That is just how my life is right now. I eat what I can afford. If I can get roti canai, then that is what I will eat to get by,” he said.
Hasnol, whose full name is Hasnol Hassan Ariff, acknowledged that his current lifestyle is a far cry from the one he used to enjoy in the past.
Despite the challenges, the Laguku Untukmu singer is choosing to face this period of his life with an optimistic mindset.
“Maybe this is a lesson from Allah, reminding me to return to Him. He can take away (luxury) at any time. I have accepted what has already been fated,” he said.
To make ends meet, Hasnol has turned to e-hailing during weekdays and busking on weekends.
However, he admitted that singing gigs can be unpredictable.
“Alhamdulillah, I’m still getting invitations to perform, but there are times when people approach me to ask about my rates and then don’t get back to me afterwards,” he said.
Hasnol’s current financial struggles come months after he was forced to leave his rental home in May after falling behind on his monthly rent.
At the time, he publicly appealed for job opportunities, revealing that he had only about 10 days to vacate the premises.
